Cross-Examination of the Child Predator (2-Day Course)
Course Description
This interactive training is designed for prosecutors handling child abuse cases, with a focus on developing advanced cross-examination skills for cases involving child predators. Through a combination of workshops and experiential exercises, participants will learn how to anticipate defense strategies, challenge cognitive distortions, and conduct effective cross-examinations that reinforce the credibility of the victim and align with overarching trial themes. Attendees will practice crafting and delivering cross-examinations using evidence from both the prosecution and defense.
Learning Objectives
1. Understand the psychology and motivations of child offenders, including how cognitive distortions may appear during testimony.
2. Develop strategic cross-examination questions grounded in case evidence, victim statements, and defense themes.
3. Practice techniques for effective and ethical cross-examination that support victim credibility and strengthen case presentation.
2. Develop strategic cross-examination questions grounded in case evidence, victim statements, and defense themes.
3. Practice techniques for effective and ethical cross-examination that support victim credibility and strengthen case presentation.
Session Formats
In-person only.
Please check out the upcoming training calendar to view upcoming training sessions for individuals, or choose request training to bring a session to your organization.
