April 14, 2009
Hyatt Regency Hotel and
Convention Center
400 West Waterman
Wichita, Kansas
8:00-9:00 a.m. REGISTRATION
9:00-4:30 p.m. PRECONFERENCE INSTITUTE
This preconference session is designed to examine critical aspects of how sexual assaults are understood, or misunderstood, in the criminal justice system. Special attention will be given to how offenders operate, common victim responses following sexual trauma, investigating for physical and psychological evidence, and meeting the consent defense in prosecutions.
Anne Munch has 20 years of experience as a career prosecutor and advocate for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. As a subject matter expert for the United States Air Force, Ms. Munch has worked extensively on the development of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program for the world wide Air Force. She is on the teaching faculty for the American Prosecutors Research Institute, the National Judicial Education Program and the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Ms. Munch’s enthusiasm and passion for her work have been described as “contagious.” She understands the complexity of crimes involving violence against women and the inherent challenges faced by victims. She is dedicated to improving the response to crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
This preconference institute is approved for 6.0 CLE hours. For other professionals needing Continuing Education Credit hours, participants will receive a certificate of attendance at the completion of the training.
To Register:
Obtain a conference brochure with registration form at:
http://www.governor.ks.gov/grants/policies/docs/2009vrconf.pdf
