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Juror Expectations of Evidence in Child Maltreatment Prosecutions

Here’s an interesting one for those of us who spend a lot of time in court (or working to prepare others to testify): the National Child Protection Training Center is offering a webinar, Juror Expectations of Evidence in Child Maltreatment Prosecutions June 20th at 2pm CT. Cost for attendance is $30. From the website:

Much attention has been given to the “CSI Effect” including arguments that no such effect exists or even that it favors the prosecution. This session will address what research shows juries expect generally in sexual assault cases and how child sexual abuse cases can be presented to help meet these expectations. This presentation is useful for both investigators and prosecutors.