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Foundations of Child Death Investigation

Foundations of Child Death Investigation

  • South Hill, VA

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 and subsequent training to be used by law enforcement and child protective service investigators across the Commonwealth. The protocol, which outlines a multitude of child death modalities and the specific requirements of investigation for prosecution, calls for a uniform, collaborative response to child death investigations in Virginia. This interactive training provides a foundation for child death investigations and how to adequately investigate child deaths in a manner that is consistent across disciplines and provides case scenarios to reinforce the importance of collaborative investigations.

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.

Cost: This in-person training is free to attend. All travel expenses are the sole responsibility of the participant’s agency.

For more information, contact Jenna Foster, CJA Coordinator, at jenna.foster@dcjs.virginia.gov

To register, please visit: https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/training-events/foundations-child-death-investigation

Training Dates & Locations:

 

Date                             Location                      Facility Address

March 19, 2024          Williamsburg            William & Mary, School of Education, Holly Room
9am-5pm                                                        301 Monticello Avenue Williamsburg, Virginia

May 9, 2024                 Ashburn                   Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy
8:30am-4:30pm                                               45299 Research Place, Asburn, Virginia

May 16, 2024              Alexandria                Alexandria Police Department – Roll Call Room
9am-5pm                                                        3600 Wheeler Ave Alexandria, Virginia

October 17, 2024        Staunton                  Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy
9am-5pm                                                        3045 Lee Highway, Weyers Cave, VA 22486
                                                                       Room 102

November 14, 2024    South Hill                 South Hill Police Department (max attendance: 30)
9am-5pm                                                        Upper Level Training Room103
                                                                        S. Brunswick Avenue
                                                                        South Hill, Virginia

 

DCJS Page Contact

Jenna Foster
Children's Justice Act Coordinator
Juvenile Services
(804) 968-8146
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