Join Us - ATI: Strengthening Sexual Assault Investigations (Featuring the Cognitive Interview Adapted to Trauma)

Join us for a comprehensive, skill-based training designed to strengthen law enforcement practices in response to sexual assault.

Participants will explore advanced investigative strategies, gain a deeper understanding of trauma and memory, and learn how to apply best practices within their respective roles. Through interactive instruction, case-based learning, and practical application, attendees will leave better equipped to support effective investigations:

Describe the core principles of effective, victim-centered, trauma-informed, and offender-focused sexual assault investigations.
Explain the science underlying the Cognitive Interview and the impacts of trauma on behavior and memory.
Apply the Cognitive Interview Adapted to Trauma (CI-AT) structure during investigative interviews.
Demonstrate techniques that enhance accuracy, detail, and completeness of victim statements.
Avoid common interviewing practices that can compromise victim wellbeing, memory retrieval, and case outcomes.
Integrate trauma-informed strategies into investigative decision-making to strengthen evidentiary value and case progression.

This training highlights the Cognitive Interview Adapted to Trauma (CI-AT), a structured, evidence-based interviewing approach developed specifically for law enforcement professionals to enhance the quality and effectiveness of victim interviews. Grounded in research on memory and trauma, the CI-AT framework supports more accurate information gathering while reducing the risk of re-traumatization. See for yourself how the CI-AT can strengthen case outcomes while advancing victim-centered practices.

Possible participants include sworn law enforcement officers, detectives, investigators, supervisors, and command staff with responsibility for conducting, reviewing, or overseeing criminal investigations. Former law enforcement personnel who continue to work in investigative, training, or consulting capacities are also welcome.

While the CI-AT is an investigative technique designed specifically for law enforcement, this training is also open to a broader audience. Professionals across disciplines, including prosecutors, victim advocates, healthcare providers, campus personnel, and other allied partners are encouraged to attend. Understanding the investigative process and the principles of trauma-informed interviewing strengthens collaboration, improves outcomes, and supports a more coordinated, victim-centered response.