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 |
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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 |
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Virtual Victim Support, Engagement, and Notification Panel Discussion Apr 20, 2021 |
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Foundations for Investigation: Cold Case Sexual Assault Part 2 James (Jim) Markey, Senior Law Enforcement Specialist at RTI International Feb 16, 2021 |
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Foundations for Investigation: Cold Case Sexual Assault James (Jim) Markey, Senior Law Enforcement Specialist at RTI International Nov 17, 2020 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Maricopa County: Leveraging Forensic Genetic Genealogy to Solve Cold Cases SAKI Site Coordinator Cesar Tirado, Detective Ashely Nolan Apr 22, 2020 |
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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 |
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Genealogy Research: Successful Convictions of Serial Rapist Steven Smugeresky, Police Officer III, Montgomery County, Maryland May 23, 2019 |
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Crime Analysts: Supporting Sexual Assault Investigations Samantha Gwinn, Public Safety Platform Manager, LexisNexis Risk Solutions Mar 26, 2019 |
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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 |
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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 |
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The Neurobiology of Trauma Part 1 Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University Jan 12, 2018 |
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The Neurobiology of Trauma Part 2 Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University Jan 12, 2018 |
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The Neurobiology of Trauma Part 3 Dr. Rebecca Campbell, Michigan State University Jan 12, 2018 |
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DNA 101 for Law Enforcement Agencies Amy Jeanguenat, Mindgen, LLC Mar 29, 2017 |
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Utilizing CODIS for Unsubmitted Sexual Assault Kits Amy Jeanguenat, Mindgen, LLC Feb 21, 2017 |
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Strategies for Victim Notification Ilse Knecht, Joyful Heart Foundation; Rebecca O'Connor, Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Jul 27, 2016 |
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Introduction to Investigation of Cold Sexual Assault Cases James (Jim) Markey, SANE-SART Resource Service Apr 12, 2016 |