Investigations

The SAKI TTA Regional Trainings allow cold case sexual assault investigators from federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies to learn recommended practices to address sexual assault response and reduce violent crime. The Trauma-Informed Interviewing training, hosted in Research Triangle Park, NC, will host opportunities for attendees to learn trauma-informed techniques, motivational interviewing, innovative promising practices, and keys to sustainability.

Connecticut DESPP was awarded a grant to develop an Annual SAK Inventory Policy to ensure timely submission of SAKs for testing, develop potential legislative changes, enhance existing sexual assault response policies, establish mandatory training for law enforcement personnel, and require regular convening of MDT working groups in local jurisdictions. The SAKI TTA PA5 Assessment Team conducted a 2-day in-person site visit to review assessment findings and discuss next steps.

SAKI Advocacy Working Group was hosted for SAKI Grantees. The discussion served as an opportunity for attendees to discuss successes and lessons learned in the advocacy realm as the SAKI program approaches the 10-year anniversary of its inception.

Office hours held with PA4 SAKI Grantees that are local and state agencies. These Office Hours are meant to covey SAKI Program updates and solicit TTA needs and questions from similar SAKI Grantees.

Office hours held with PA1/PA2 SAKI Grantees that are statewide agencies. There are multiple cohorts of PA1/PA2 statewide agencies. These Office Hours are meant to covey SAKI Program updates and solicit TTA needs and questions from similar SAKI Grantees.

Office hours held with PA1/PA2 SAKI Grantees that are local agencies. There are multiple cohorts of PA1/PA2 Local Agencies. These Office Hours are meant to covey SAKI Program updates and solicit TTA needs and questions from similar SAKI Grantees.

Office hours held with PA1/PA2 SAKI Grantees that are statewide agencies. There are multiple cohorts of PA1/PA2 statewide agencies. These Office Hours are meant to covey SAKI Program updates and solicit TTA needs and questions from similar SAKI Grantees.

Office hours held with PA1/PA2 SAKI Grantees that are local agencies. There are multiple cohorts of PA1/PA2 Local Agencies. These Office Hours are meant to covey SAKI Program updates and solicit TTA needs and questions from similar SAKI Grantees.

IIR is recognized for recruiting and retaining the very best SMEs and instructors, ensuring an ongoing infusion of new talent, and employing an internal vetting process for all contractors. IIR will continue to identify, vet, and utilize new instructors, as needed, on an ongoing basis to ensure that relevant experience, diversity, and a range of expertise are available to the program. SMEs will be utilized to support curricula development, instructional efforts, and providing needed resources in support of this program.

Virtual Course: In October 2024, all seven course modules, quizzes, and student handbooks were completed and the package submitted to BJA for review and approval. By the end of this reporting period, the course package was still in review by BJA.