The Office of Justice Assistance provides training and technical assistance to law enforcement, prosecutors and first responders. Programs are funded by federal grant funds and are offered free of charge to qualified participants. In many cases, scholarships are available to cover travel, lodging and meal expenses.
Scroll down this page to learn more about current training opportunities. If you don't see a program that meets your needs, please contact us and we will work with you to develop a customized program to address the unique needs of your agency and community.
Justice System Training Program
OJA's Justice System Training (JST) Program, funded through Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) discretionary and formula grants, provides specialized training on domestic violence and sexual assault to law enforcement, prosecutors and court personnel. Training is offered free of charge (including travel expenses, lodging and meals) and can be customized to meet the unique needs of your agency. The JST Advisory Committee plays a crucial role as it guides and directs the programs efforts to provide timely and accurate training to the justice system statewide. Contact us for more information about custom training programs.
Also see VAWA Resources
Current Justice System Training
Investigating Domestic Abuse: This training covers crime scene response, evidence recovery and collection, new laws, including mandatory arrest updates restraining orders, predominant aggressor identification, offender behavior;and dual arrest (See participant comments).
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Location
Crandon, WI |
Date/Time
February 23 (FULL) & 24 (SPACE), 2009 |
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Location
Germantown, WI |
Date/Time
May 5 & 6, 2009 |
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Information Forthcoming |
Advanced Sexual Assault & Domestic Abuse Training: This 8-hour training covers changes in Wisconsin domestic violence and sexual assault laws and the implications for law enforcement and prosecutors. Topics include Wisconsin's legislative changes to sexual assault and domestic violence laws, confronting the consent defense in sexual assault cases, gathering crime scene evidence (including medical forensic evidence), the Crawford decision and police report documentation, liability issues and constructive. notice.
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Location
Antigo, WI |
Date/Time
January 26 & February 2, 2010 |
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FULL |
Strategies for Investigation of Sensitive Crimes in Indian Country: Participants will understand the cultural barriers that impact:
- Victim Trauma
- Offender Behavior
- Forensic Evidence Collection
- Liability
- Plus Legal Updates on Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault
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Location
Wisconsin Dells, WI |
Date/Time
March 4 & 5, 2010 |
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Location
Black River Falls, WI |
Date/Time
March 17 & 18, 2010 |
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Officer-involved Domestic Violence: Training to Improve the Response to Victims of Officer-involved Domestic Violence: This training addresses the unique challenges faced when investigating officer-involved domestic violence and the impact on victims. We will explore the dynamics and complexities of police-perpetrated domestic violence and strategies to enable effective investigation. Participants will:
- Examine the culture of law enforcement, its subsequent impact on police attitudes and response toward violence against women
- Explore how we can minimize negative consequences and best serve victims and their families
- Identify ways to secure the safety of victims of officer-involved domestic violence, including victims who are officers
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Location
Stevens Point, WI |
Date/Time
March 16, 2010 |
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FULL |
Strategies for Sexual Assault Cases: Sexual assault training programs are offered by WCASA. See participant comments, a summary of the law enforcement training program and the WCASA website for more information.
Our Consultants
Domestic Violence Law Enforcement: Judi Munaker, OJA (Bio)(Articles)
Sexual Assault Law Enforcement: Ray Maida, Wisconsin Coalition Against Sexual Assault (WCASA) (Bio)
Our Instructors
Multidisciplinary teams of active and retired practitioners with decades of real world experience make up our instructional teams. Team members include:
- Crime Investigators/Detectives
- Prosecutors
- Medical Forensic Examiners
- Community Advocates
- Field Specialists and Forensic Scientists
Questions? Email OJAJusticeSystemTraining@wisconsin.gov.
For resources on domestic violence and sexual assault, see the VAWA page.
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