March

Please note that the March Training Institute: Social Norms Marketing and Bystander Intervention Strategy has been RESCHEDULED for the first week of JUNE. Check back for more information.

April

False Allegations: Moving Beyond the Issue to Successfully Investigate and Prosecute Non-Stranger Sexual Assault

Sgt. Archambault’s presentation will look at why false reporting is a less frequent occurrence than is often depicted in the media and crime reports. She will explain what actually constitutes a false report and the difficulties in distinguishing between genuine false reports and baseless or unfounded reports. In addition, Sgt. Archambault will examine some of the factors that underlie the impression of a high prevalence of false reporting as well as the problems associated with this popular misconception. The first open session will focus on the complexities of false reporting as seen in media headlines and within the overall dynamics of sexual assault. The second session, for law enforcement, prosecutorial and probation officials only, will concentrate on the differences between false reports versus unfounded and baseless reports, “red flags” that trigger suspicions of a false report, and the subsequent complexities of investigating and prosecuting cases of sexual assault. 

Presenter: Sgt. Joanne Archambault (Ret.), End Violence Against Women International
Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Time:9:00am – Noon for General Public
         1:00pm – 4:00pm for Law Enforcement, Prosecutorial, Probation and
                        Court Officials Only
Law Enforcement, Prosecutorial, Probation and Court Officials may attend both sessions
Location:New Jersey State Police Headquarters
                The Museum & Learning Center
                River Road (Route 175) between I-95 and West Upper Ferry Road , West Trenton, NJ

Directions :http://www.njsp.org/about/museum.html
Fees: 

• $50 for up to three persons per police station, prosecutor’s office or court department
• $50 for NJCASA Sexual Violence Program Members and Students
• $65 for the General Public

Register for this event at https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=25494.
**Be sure to check the box entitled “April Training Institute: False Allegations” under the “Donation For” section to secure a spot in the program**

June

Social Norms Marketing and Bystander Intervention Strategy

Alan Berkowitz will discuss the theory and research behind the social norms approach and its application to violence prevention.
In addition, Jackie Deitch-Stackhouse will present her findings on social norms and bystander interventions using the evaluation tool developed in conjunction with Dr. Berkowitz.
Presenter: Alan Berkowitz, Ph.D., Independent Consultant and
                   Jackie Deitch-Stackhouse, The College of New Jersey
Date & Location: TBA
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Fee:$50 for NJCASA Program Members and Students
        $65 for the General Public

SART Best Practices: How To Work Together Successfully

Presenter: Christopher Mallios, AEquitas and NJ SART members
Date: Friday, June 18, 2010
Time/Location: TBA
Fees:$35 for NJCASA Sexual Violence Program Members& Students
          $45 for the General Public

All Training Institute event information can be found at http://www.njcasa.org/institute.htm or by contacting Kareen at kbar-akiva@njcasa.org or (609) 631-4450, x208