Description
A virtual training series on witness intimidation in domestic violence cases involving children
Thursday, February 25, 2027
2-3:30 pm Central time each day
Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs and First Witness Child Advocacy Center are excited to offer our first-ever joint webinar series, bringing together decades of experience and complementary expertise. This unique collaboration offers participants an unprecedented opportunity to learn from leaders in the field and explore the complex intersections of domestic violence, child abuse, and effective interventions that center safety, well-being, and accountability.
Incorporating Attention to Child Witness Intimidation into Expert Witness Testimony
February 25, 2027
Most people working in the fields of legal services, criminal justice, or domestic violence services are aware that victim advocates may be qualified as expert witnesses to explain victim behavior to jurors or judges in legal cases involving domestic violence. But what about when child witnesses are involved? The presenters, who have testified or been consulted as an expert in domestic violence cases where child witnesses and witness intimidation were involved, will discuss:
- Basic information on legal aspects of expert witness testimony in domestic violence cases.
- Incorporating attention to child witnesses and witness intimidation into expert witness testimony.
- The important role an expert can play – before any court hearing takes place – as a consultant to a prosecutor or other legal representatives in these cases.
- The expert witness as educator of judges, and community members who may be observing court.
Presenters: Megan Prouty, First Witness Child Advocacy Center; Rhonda Martinson, JD, Rhonda Martinson Consulting, LLC; and Scott Miller, Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs
Meet the Trainers
Rhonda Martinson, Independent Consultant & Trainer
Scott Miller, Senior Policy Advocate, DAIP
Megan Prouty, Forensics and Training Program Manager, First Witness Child Advocacy Center
Maren Woods, Executive Director, DAIP
Who will benefit from this training?
Any professional who intervenes in domestic violence and/or child abuse cases and those who interact with or serve as expert witnesses will benefit from this training. The topics will be of particular interest to those working in survivor advocacy programs, law enforcement, child advocacy centers, and child welfare.
Cost
- 1-3 Attendees: $79 per person
- 4 Attendees: $72.50 per person
- 5+ Attendees: $58.00 per person
- Automatic Cart Discounts: To receive the team or agency bundle pricing, all attendees must be registered and purchased in the same transaction. Discounts will apply automatically in your shopping cart.
- Don’t have all your names yet? You can still lock in the team discount today! Simply use your own name and email as a placeholder for any unknown attendee slots. You can contact us anytime to update your team roster.
REGISTER
Online registration: Add this item to your cart.
Phone registration: Call us toll-free at 1-866-417-6111, option 1.
Fax or mail registration: registration and order form
Fax number: 218-722-0779
TRAINING INFORMATION
CONFIRMATION
You will receive an online notification of your payment but your confirmation message will be sent in one to three days after your payment has been received.
Schedule
The Zoom link will open at 1:45 PM each day.
Cancellation policy
Refunds (minus a $25 service charge) will be granted for cancellations at least two weeks before the event.
QUESTIONS?
Contact us at 1-866-417-6111, option 1 or training@theduluthmodel.org.
