Webinars

The SAKI TTA program is providing a webinar series to provide guidance on SAK-related issues including inventory, testing, and tracking of SAKs; training to increase effectiveness in addressing the complex issues associated with unsubmitted SAKs; and providing guidance regarding multidisciplinary coordination, investigation, prosecution, and victim advocacy engagement regarding unsubmitted SAKs.

See the list below for our upcoming webinars and for links to view our archived webinars.

Meet the SAKI Experts Interview Series

Impacts of COVID-19 Discussion Series

SAKI: Getting Started in Sexual Assault Response Reform

Grant Award Administration

SAKI: A Multidisciplinary Approach

SAK Inventory, Tracking and Testing

Sexual Assault Advocacy

Sexual Assault Investigations

Familial DNA Searching: Developing a Sustainable Process
Multiple Presenters
Feb 28, 2023
The Case of Cleophus Ward: How to Investigate and Prosecute SAKI Cases with Significant Challenges
Julianna Peterson and James Spear, both from the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office SAKI Unit
Nov 16, 2022
Virtual Victim Support, Engagement, and Notification
Panel Discussion
Apr 20, 2021
Foundations for Investigation: Cold Case Sexual Assault Part 2
James (Jim) Markey, Senior Law Enforcement Specialist at RTI International
Feb 16, 2021
Foundations for Investigation: Cold Case Sexual Assault
James (Jim) Markey, Senior Law Enforcement Specialist at RTI International
Nov 17, 2020
An In-Depth Look at the Core Standards for Sexual Assault Investigations Guide
Jim Markey, RTI International; Andre Richards, RTI International; Amy Durall, IACP; Lt. Jordan Satinsky, Montgomery County (MD) Police Department
Sep 1, 2020
Improving Investigations - Assessing Agency Response to Sexual Violence through SAKI
Dr. Kevin Strom, Center Director, RTI International & Jim Markey, Senior Law Enforcement Specialist, RTI International
May 28, 2020
Maricopa County: Leveraging Forensic Genetic Genealogy to Solve Cold Cases
SAKI Site Coordinator Cesar Tirado, Detective Ashely Nolan
Apr 22, 2020
Advanced Investigative Techniques for Cold Case Sexual Assaults
Detective Sergeant Ken Muscat and Detective Sergeant Mark Farrah, Wayne County Sexual Assault Kit Task Force
Aug 15, 2019
Genealogy Research: Successful Convictions of Serial Rapist
Steven Smugeresky, Police Officer III, Montgomery County, Maryland
May 23, 2019
Crime Analysts: Supporting Sexual Assault Investigations
Samantha Gwinn, Public Safety Platform Manager, LexisNexis Risk Solutions
Mar 26, 2019
SAKI Investigations: Sharing Successes and Breaking Through Barriers
Det. Bob Furneaux, MCAO; Coreylyn Crawford, Fourth Judicial Circuit SAO; Sgt. Jacob DeVevo, JSO; Det. Ken Muscat & Det. Mark Farrah, WCPO
Aug 21, 2018
ViCAP: A Powerful Tool to Track and Analyze Crimes of Serial Sex Offenders
Patricia D. Powers, AEquitas: The Prosecutor's Resource on Violence Against Women; Jeramy (Amy) Mills, Sergeant of Police, Dallas Police Department
Jul 2, 2018
The Neurobiology of Trauma Part 1
Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University
Jan 12, 2018
The Neurobiology of Trauma Part 2
Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University
Jan 12, 2018
The Neurobiology of Trauma Part 3
Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University
Jan 12, 2018
DNA 101 for Law Enforcement Agencies
Amy Jeanguenat, Mindgen, LLC
Mar 29, 2017
Utilizing CODIS for Unsubmitted Sexual Assault Kits
Amy Jeanguenat, Mindgen, LLC
Feb 21, 2017
Strategies for Victim Notification
Ilse Knecht, Joyful Heart Foundation; Rebecca O'Connor, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
Jul 27, 2016
Introduction to Investigation of Cold Sexual Assault Cases
James (Jim) Markey, SANE-SART Resource Service
Apr 12, 2016

Sexual Assault Prosecution

SAKI: Other Violent Crime Cold Cases

SAKI: Research

SAKI Site Presentations

Media and Community Engagement

SAKI Training and Technical Assistance: Purpose Area 2