This course equips investigators with the specialized skills required to handle cases involving the sexual assault of minors. Training covers trauma-informed interviewing, proper evidence collection and preservation, collaboration with law enforcement and child advocacy professionals, and navigating the legal processes unique to these sensitive cases. Emphasis is placed on protecting the well-being of the child while ensuring a thorough, unbiased, and legally sound investigation.

This course explores the investigative strategies and ethical considerations unique to post-conviction work compared to active criminal defense cases. Students will examine how objectives, evidence requirements, and investigative scope differ between defending an accused person pre-trial and working to overturn or modify a conviction. Topics include re-investigating cold cases, uncovering new evidence, identifying procedural errors, and navigating appeals. Real-world case studies will highlight the challenges and opportunities investigators face in each stage of the justice process.

Master the timeless skills of investigative work before the digital age. This course explores traditional information-gathering methods that remain essential today—such as in-person interviews, physical surveillance, public record searches, and on-the-ground fact-finding. Learn how to uncover critical details without relying on modern databases, ensuring you can adapt in any environment where online tools are limited or unavailable.