Beyond the Incident — Prosecuting Intimate Partner Stalking
NDAA's 2027 Domestic Violence Conference
Francis Marion Hotel
387 King StreetCharleston, SC 29403-6404
United States
NDAA's 2027 Domestic Violence Conference
January 11-14, 2027 | Charleston, SC
Beyond the Incident - Prosecuting Intimate Partner Stalking
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Intimate partner stalking is rarely defined by a single incident. It is revealed through a course of conduct that may include repeated contact, surveillance, protective order violations, digital intrusion, location tracking, third party involvement, threats, and other behavior that can appear insignificant when viewed on its own. Prosecutors are often asked to make critical decisions before that pattern is fully visible. They must determine what belongs together, what the conduct means in context, what still needs to be investigated, and how changes in access, frequency, persistence, and technology affect the developing case. The central prosecutorial challenge is recognizing the whole course of conduct and preserving its meaning through investigation, proof, charging, and trial. Beyond the Incident is designed to give prosecutors the frameworks, tools, and applied practice to do exactly that. |
What You Will Do in This ProgramThis program combines targeted instruction with practical application so participants can move beyond isolated incidents and into disciplined course of conduct analysis. Throughout the program, you will
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CostMembers: $895 |
Eligibility:NDAA is committed to serving prosecutors and the professionals who support the prosecution function. Attendance is limited to prosecutors, investigators, victim advocates, witness coordinators, paralegals in local, state, tribal, federal, and military government attorneys' offices, law enforcement professionals, and other members of the multidisciplinary team who work in or closely with prosecution. If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact ssencer@ndaajustice.org |
General Questions?
Please contact training@ndaajustice.org.
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Member
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1.00 (CLE) | $895.00 |
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Non-Member
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1.00 (CLE) | $1,050.00 |
Agenda
| January 11 | |
| 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Registration |
| 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Welcome Reception |
| January 12 | |
| 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome & Course Orientation |
| 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM | The Pattern Beneath the Facts Connecting Discrete Acts to Recognize a Prosecutable Stalking Offense |
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Networking Break |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | The Architecture of Coercion Using Relationship Context and Offender Behavior to Interpret Evidence and Victim Response |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch on Your Own |
| 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | The Shape of Escalation Assessing Changes in Frequency, Access, Threats, and Risk to Inform Prosecutorial Decisions |
| 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Networking Break |
| 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Reconstructing the Course of Conduct Developing a Stalking Investigation Across Reports, Witness Records, and Jurisdictons |
| 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Networking Break |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | The Reach of the Offender Investigating Technology-Facilitated Abuse and Lawfully Obtaining Location and Digital Evidence |
| January 13 | |
| 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Morning Reflection Translating Behavioral Understanding into Case Theory and Evidentiary Decisions |
| 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM | A Theory of the Whole Developing a Coherent Prosecution Theory from Chronology, Context, Intent, and Impact |
| 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | Networking Break |
| 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Proof in Context Organizing Corroborating Evidence to Establish Intent, Connection, and Cumulative Meaning |
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch On Your Own |
| 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM | Beyond the Witness Building an Evidence-Based Prosecution That Does Not Depend on a Single Witness |
| 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Networking Break |
| 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM | Charging the Course of Conduct Selecting Charges That Accurately Capture the Offense and Support the Trial Strategy |
| 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Networking Break |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Making the Invisible Legible Presenting Complex Stalking Evidence Clearly Through Witnesses, Sequence, Timelines, and Demonstratives |
| January 14 | |
| 7:45 AM - 8:45 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | The Case in Pieces Anticipating Defense Strategies That Isolate Conduct, Remove Context, and Challenge the Prosecution Theory |
| 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM | Stretch Break |
| 10:05 AM - 11:35 AM | The Whole Case Integration Investigation, Evidence, Charging, and Trial Strategy in Intimate Partner Stalking Prosecution |
| 11:35 AM - 11:50 AM | What Changes Monday? Applying Course-of-Conduct Analysis to Case Review, Investigation, and Prosecution Practice |
| 11:50 AM - 12:00 PM | Conference Closeout |
Hotel
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Francis Marion Hotel 387 King Street |
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Hotel Rate $199.00 per night, plus applicable taxes and fees. NDAA has reserved a limited block of rooms for conference attendees. The contracted rate is available for the nights of January 11, 12, and 13, 2027. |
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Book Your Hotel Reservation Attendees may also make reservations directly with the Francis Marion Hotel by calling 843-722-0600 or 877-756-2121 and identifying themselves as attending the NDAA 2027 Domestic Violence Conference. |
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Reservation Deadline Reservations should be made by 5:00 p.m. local hotel time on Friday, December 18, 2026. After the deadline, the hotel may continue to offer the conference rate based on availability, but the rate is no longer guaranteed. |
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Extend Your Stay The $199 conference rate may be available for up to three days before and after the contracted conference dates, based on hotel availability. |
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Additional Fees May Apply Current hotel charges include Self parking Valet parking Destination marketing fee |
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Check In and Check Out Check in begins at 4:00 p.m. |
How do I request an accommodation?
We want every participant to be able to fully engage in NDAA’s training programs. Please email training@ndaajustice.org with your accommodation request. Our team will work with you to support an accessible and inclusive learning experience.
When should I submit my accommodation request?
Whenever possible, please submit your request:
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Virtual programs: At least three business days before the program.
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In-person programs: At least two weeks before the program.
Advance notice gives us the best opportunity to arrange the necessary supports and services. If you need an accommodation closer to the program date, please contact us. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your request.
How do I cancel my registration or request a refund?
Please submit your cancellation and refund request in writing to training@ndaajustice.org.
Refund eligibility is based on when NDAA receives your written request, measured from the first day of the event:
| When Your Request Is Received | Refund |
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| 30 or more calendar days before the event | Full refund |
| 15–29 calendar days before the event | 75% refund |
| 14 or fewer calendar days before the event | No refund or credit |
| No-show | No refund or credit |
Can someone attend in my place?
Yes. Substitutions are welcome at any time, and you can make the change yourself through the registration process.
If another eligible member of your office will attend in your place, please update your registration with their information so we can prepare for their arrival.
If you need assistance, email training@ndaajustice.org—we’re happy to help.
Where can I find NDAA’s other policies?
Please visit NDAA’s Policies page for additional policies and procedures, including our Code of Conduct.
NDAA reserves the right to update this policy as needed.
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Key Topics Include
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Take Home Resources Participants will leave with practical tools designed for use in stalking investigations and prosecutions, including
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