Background: In 2019, DCJS finalized the Child Death Investigation Protocol as recommended by the State Child Fatality Review Team under the direction of the Chief Medical Examiner’s Office as a result of the increase in child deaths in Virginia. In response to case reviews which identified a need for improved collaboration surrounding the investigation process, DCJS moved the recommendation forward to create the final protocol to be used by law enforcement and child protective service investigators across the Commonwealth. The protocol calls for a uniform, collaborative response to child death investigations in Virginia.
Target Audience: Law Enforcement investigators, Child Protective Services (CPS) investigators, and Prosecutors. Teams of at least one law enforcement and one CPS investigator are encouraged to attend. The maximum attendance for all locations is 80, excluding Abingdon (60). If Abingdon fills up, DCJS will add another training day (May 4) to this location.
Cost: This in-person training is free to attend. All travel expenses are the sole responsibility of the participant.
For more information, contact Jenna Foster, CJA Coordinator, at jenna.foster@dcjs.virginia.gov
Training Dates & Locations:
Date Location Facility Address
May 3, 2023 Abingdon Abingdon Department of Social Services8:30am-3:30pm 190 Patton Street, Suite 100, Abingdon, Virginia
May 18, 2023 Winchester Shenandoah University8:30am-3:30pm 1775 N. Sector Court, Room 109, Winchester, Virginia
June 13, 2023 Martinsville New College Institute – Lecture Hall8:30am-3:30pm 191 Fayette Street Martinsville, Virginia
July 20, 2023 Virginia Beach Virginia Beach Police Department – Auditorium9am-4pm 411 Integrity Way Virginia Beach, Virginia
August 17, 2023 Fredericksburg Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy9am-4pm 3630 Lee Hill Drive Fredericksburg, Virginia
September 21, 2023 Roanoke Roanoke Police Academy8:30am-3:30pm 5401 Barns Avenue, Room 235, Roanoke, Virginia
October 19, 2023 Charlottesville Ready Kids – Lower Level Training Room9am-4pm 1000 E. High Street Charlottesville, Virginia
November 14, 2023 Richmond St. Joseph’s Villa9am-4pm 8000 Brook Road Richmond, Virginia