APA’s child abuse prosecution resources are designed to support prosecutors and their multidisciplinary teams in handling complex and sensitive cases. These materials include training tools, publications, expert guidance, and access to peer networks—all aimed at strengthening prosecutorial practices and promoting justice for children.
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Publications
APA offers a range of publications that cover legal strategies, trauma-informed approaches, and best practices for working with child victims and expert witnesses. These resources are regularly updated to reflect changes in law and emerging trends in child abuse prosecution. For additional materials on related topics, visit APA’s Programs & Resources page.
Monographs
Back to Basics Handouts
Expert Witnesses
Access to APA’s expert witness resource library—designed to support prosecutors handling child abuse cases—is available exclusively to APA members. This curated collection includes guidance on working with medical and mental health experts, sample materials, and strategies for courtroom presentation. Membership unlocks these resources and connects you to a broader network of professionals committed to advancing justice for children.
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Webinars
Enjoy complimentary access to this featured webinar focused on child abuse prosecution. This session highlights trauma-informed approaches, multidisciplinary collaboration, and courtroom strategies. Additional webinars are available to members and include such topics as:
- Child death investigations
- Investigating and prosecuting allegations of medical child abuse
- Pre-trial strategies
- Delayed disclosure of sexual abuse
- Understanding social media searches
- Metabolic Bone Disease defenses
- Suspect interrogations
- Infant fatalities
- Cross examinations
- Abusive head trauma
- Working with deaf victims
... and so much more!
Our entire training catalogue is accessible to APA members. To access the full Child Abuse Prosecution webinar curriculum and other related resources, log into the APA Membership portal below.
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