Investigating Violence Against Women

Service Description

Violence against women is vastly underreported, misunderstood, and frequently mishandled. This two-day intensive training is designed to change that. Led by Dr. Kelly Ducak, PhD—a nationally recognized expert with 20+ years in law enforcement—this course provides the tools to sharpen your investigative approach, elevate victim trust, and build stronger, prosecutable cases. Participants will explore the complexities of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and sex trafficking—with a focus on current offender tactics such as tech-facilitated abuse and coercive control. Through case studies, advanced interview strategies, and trauma-informed practices, officers will learn to build solid cases—even when victims are hesitant or disclosures are delayed. Key Topics Include: Recognizing and responding to trauma-affected memory and disclosure Investigating tech-enabled stalking (e.g., AirTags, apps, digital communications) Cultural competency and intersectionality in victim response Case-building strategies from scene to prosecution Understanding the realities of sex trafficking and victim identification Course Highlights: 16 TCOLE Hours Reported (#2023) Instructor: Dr. Kelly Ducak, PhD – 20+ years in law enforcement – FBI-LEEDA and Police Command graduate – National trainer, lecturer, and subject matter expert in trauma-informed investigations Ideal For: Patrol officers, investigators, SROs, juvenile coordinators Any law enforcement professional committed to better outcomes in cases involving violence against women *Call or Email to register. * ** Liberty County Officers please give code LIBERTY100 to secure your seat.