Advanced Child Abuse and Child Death

Duration: 2 Days

Cost: $400.00

Instructor: Anita Seamans

Professional Development Hours: 16 PD hours

Course Overview

This two-day comprehensive training program runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time and is designed to equip both patrol officers and investigators with essential skills for handling child abuse and child death investigations. With incidents of child abuse and child death occurring at alarming rates throughout the United States, this course addresses the unique challenges faced by law enforcement professionals responding to these serious cases.

Course Content and Focus Areas

The training covers multiple critical aspects of child abuse and death investigations, incorporating real-world case studies that demonstrate practical application of investigative principles. Participants will gain an understanding of behavioral patterns, evidence documentation requirements, and specialized interview techniques. Additionally, students receive a death scene checklist designed to help secure crucial information during the initial hours of a child death investigation.

Many investigative techniques presented in this course are grounded in understanding both child behavior and abuser behavioral patterns, enabling law enforcement to respond more effectively to abuse allegations, identify victimized children, and compile appropriate evidentiary documentation for cases involving child abuse and neglect.

Topics Covered

• Recognizing Injury Patterns
• Distinguishing Between Accidental Injury and Abuse
• Methods of Documentation
• Interviewing Child Victims
• Interviewing Suspects
• Investigating Child Sexual Assault
• Identifying the Mindset of Serial Child Killers
• Understanding Aspects of Child Development

Note: Seating for this class is limited to 20 participants.