Prosecutors, detectives attend training on investigating, prosecuting child abuse cases
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Highland County Prosecutor Anneka P. Collins and Assistant Highland County Prosecutor Molly Bolek joined Highland County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Richard Warner, Denny Kirk and Danny Croy for a three-day seminar conducted this week by the National District Attorneys Association.
The seminar, held in Chillicothe, covered investigation, trial preparation, and trial techniques of child physical and sexual abuse cases.
The seminar was free of charge to participants and was conducted by nationally renowned experts in the area of child abuse. Among topics presented were Forensic Interviewing, Medical Issues in Child Abuse, Preparing Kids for Court and the Court for Kids, and Tips for Testifying.
Collins said that her office and the detectives were fortunate to be able to attend the specialized training so they might be better-prepared to investigate and prosecute child abuse cases in Highland County.
“This is a real and concerning issue in Highland County," Collins said. "According to statistics, one in four girls and one in six boys will be victims of abuse. Any advice and assistance we can obtain to assist these children and their families is an asset. We have used things learned in the seminar already in practice. We all were very lucky to have taken part in this seminar, and to bring those skills back to Highland County.”
Highland County Prosecutor Anneka P. Collins and Assistant Highland County Prosecutor Molly Bolek joined Highland County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Richard Warner, Denny Kirk and Danny Croy for a three-day seminar conducted this week by the National District Attorneys Association.
The seminar, held in Chillicothe, covered investigation, trial preparation, and trial techniques of child physical and sexual abuse cases.
The seminar was free of charge to participants and was conducted by nationally renowned experts in the area of child abuse. Among topics presented were Forensic Interviewing, Medical Issues in Child Abuse, Preparing Kids for Court and the Court for Kids, and Tips for Testifying.
Collins said that her office and the detectives were fortunate to be able to attend the specialized training so they might be better-prepared to investigate and prosecute child abuse cases in Highland County.
“This is a real and concerning issue in Highland County," Collins said. "According to statistics, one in four girls and one in six boys will be victims of abuse. Any advice and assistance we can obtain to assist these children and their families is an asset. We have used things learned in the seminar already in practice. We all were very lucky to have taken part in this seminar, and to bring those skills back to Highland County.”
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