[Mdt_members] MDT Weekly Email 6/15/15

[Singson Sarina D]

MDT Weekly Email June 15th - June 19th, 2015
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Events and Resources
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Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault: Strategies to Strengthen Community Collaboration to Respond to Survivors' Needs

The prevalence of human trafficking across the country is widespread-spanning small, rural jurisdictions to sprawling cities-and affects both domestic and foreign-born children and adults. Because of the coercive and violent nature of human trafficking, it is common for victims to experience overlapping forms of victimization, particularly domestic violence and sexual assault. Yet, many survivors are unrecognized, criminalized, or do not receive adequate services to address their complex needs. How can multidisciplinary groups work together to identify survivors and direct them to services? How can key stakeholders enhance their capacity and collaboration to meet survivors' needs?

This five-part webinar series offers strategies, practical tips, case studies, and resources to help domestic violence and sexual assault service providers improve outcomes for human trafficking survivors. Each webinar highlights models for potential replication and features local and national subject matter experts.

Learning Objectives:

  *   Understand the overlap between human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault;
  *   Identify effective collaboration strategies that leverage culturally specific resources on behalf of survivors;
  *   Explore ways to effectively engage the justice system and community stakeholders and sustain involvement;
  *   Consider examples of partnerships to build agency capacity and enhance victim identification;
  *   Learn about examples of successful law enforcement collaborations;
  *   Identify court-based strategies to address the needs of trafficking victims and understand the role and significance of the court and judicial leadership in developing a response to human trafficking; and

  *   Explore strategies for promoting collaboration while protecting confidentiality.

Collaborating with Culturally Specific Organizations to End Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
July 9, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. EDT
Click Here<https://courtinnovation.ilinc.com/register/mjvzrsj> to register

Working Together Part I: Law Enforcement
August 13, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. EDT
Click Here<https://courtinnovation.ilinc.com/register/kfpykhs> to register

Working Together Part II: The Courts
September 24, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. EDT
Click Here<https://courtinnovation.ilinc.com/register/tybftbs> to register

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Synergy II: Impact of Domestic Violence on Children
July 27-29, 2015
Monarch Hotel in Clackamas

Click Here<http://www.niwrc.org/resources/training-technical-assistance/synergy> to register and view the agenda

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Information
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US Supreme Court Decision: Ohio v. Clark
Decided June 18, 2015

FACTS:
Darius Clark sent his GF away to engage in 'prostitution' while he agreed to care for her 3-year old son, L.P., and 18-month old daughter, A.T. A day after the GF left, teachers at L.P.'s daycare discovered injuries on L.P. When questioned, the boy indicated that the Respondent/Defendant (Clark) had caused them. Clark was subsequently charged and tried on multiple counts related to the abuse of both children. At trial, the State introduced evidence of L.P.'s statements to his teachers. L.P., under Ohio rules of evidence, was deemed an "incompetent" witness and did not testify. At trial, Clark objected to the introduction of L.P.'s statements to his teachers. The trial court denied the objection and allowed in the evidence. Clark was convicted and sentenced to 28 years. Ohio state's Appellate Court reversed his conviction. Ohio's Supreme Court, on a 4-3 vote, affirmed the Appellate Court's ruling and held that under the 6th Amendment's Confrontation Clause, L.P.'s statements should not have been admitted. The US Supreme Court accepted the case and in this (unanimous) decision  REVERSES the decision of the Ohio Supreme Court, reinstating the convictions.

HOLDING:

The question in the case is whether the Sixth Amendment's Confrontation Clause prohibited prosecutors from introducing L.P's statements to his teachers when the child was not available to be cross-examined. Because neither the child nor his teachers had the "primary purpose" of assisting in Clark's prosecution, the child's statements do not implicate the Confrontation Clause and therefore were admissible at trial.

For non-testifying witnesses, IF their statements are "testimonial": 1) the witness must be unavailable; and 2) the Defendant must have had a previous opportunity to cross-examine the witness.

To determine if statements are "testimonial," you must look at the "primary purpose" for the statement. A statement qualifies as "testimonial" if the "primary purpose" of the conversation was to "create an out-of-court substitute for trial testimony."

If the statement is NOT testimonial, state and federal rules of evidence (not the 6th Amendment) apply.

The Confrontation Clause does not bar every statement that satisfies the "primary purpose" test; it does not prohibit the introduction of out-of-court statements that would have been admissible in a criminal case at the time of founding.

Read more: Click Here<http://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/14pdf/13-1352_ed9l.pdf>
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New!!!!
NCAC Virtual Training Center
COMING SOON!

The National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) is pleased to announce the new NCAC Virtual Training Center (VTC)!

NCAC VTC offers a targeted learning experience, with more interactivity, and accessibility, in a user-friendly interface.

NCAC VTC will continue to provide a wide range of web-based training programs for child abuse professionals on a variety of multidisciplinary topics.

Note: User information will not transition to the new NCAC VTC. All users will be required to complete a one-time registration.




FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:Do you have records of the courses I have completed?
A:Yes. We have transcripts and certificates of all courses completed.

Q:If I had an account with NCAC Online Training, will I need to sign up again?
A:Yes. User information will not transfer to the new NCAC VTC.

Q:Is there a fee/cost to sign up?
A:No. NCAC VTC online training programs are FREE.

Q:When can I register for the new NCAC VTC?
A:July 2015. Visit NCAC's website<http://www.nationalcac.org/online-training/about-online-training.html> for more information.

Q:How long will the current NCAC Online Training System be available?
A:The current NCAC Online Training System will go offline July 2015. Once NCAC VTC launches, you will not be able to access NCAC Online Training.

Q:Will the same training courses be available?
A:Yes NCAC VTC will continue to offer previously available trainings as well as new trainings.


For additional information, contact NCAC<mailto:ncacvtc at nationalcac.org>



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