Description
A virtual training series on witness intimidation in domestic violence cases involving children
Thursday, February 18, 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.
Intimidation of Domestic Violence Victims and Their Children
February 18, 2027
Unchecked witness intimidation can frighten witnesses and seriously hurt efforts to hold offenders accountable. Ten years ago, to learn where and when intimidation arises, a local team in Duluth, MN engaged in a multi-year, system-wide investigation of this problem. They observed 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers, court proceedings, court hallway activity, and offender groups; conducted focus groups with victims and victim advocates; interviewed law enforcement officers, jail staff, court security officers, prosecutors, and probation officers; reviewed prosecution files and pre-sentence investigations; and reviewed historical reports compiled by the domestic violence response team. The presenters, who were involved in this project, will:
- Highlight examples of abusers intimidating child witnesses or using children to intimidate domestic violence victims.
- Identify the gaps found in witness safety and offender accountability.
- Describe how the information learned has now been incorporated into law enforcement response/investigation, advocacy, and prosecution as well as into policy and practice goals for the future.
Presenters: 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.
