This 2.5 day conference is specifically designed for sex crimes prosecutors and will take a holistic approach to the evaluation of sexual assault cases and effective trial strategy. A national faculty will lead discussions on the following topics:

• Overcoming Implicit & Confirmation Bias in the Evaluation of Sexual Assault Cases
• Deciphering Medical Evidence in Sexual Assault Cases
• Alcohol & Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault
• Intimate Partner Sexual Assault
• Special Considerations for Male Victims of Sexual Assault
• Jury Selection in Sexual Assault Cases
• Sex Offender Assessment & Treatment
• Utilization of Blind Expert Witnesses
• Wellness Strategies to Address Vicarious Trauma

Hotel rooms will be provided to attendees traveling from outside of Maricopa County who request a room when registering. Attendees traveling from outside of Maricopa County are eligible for reimbursement of meals at State Government per diem rates and mileage at 44.5 cents per mile.

*Hotel room reservation cancellations must be received by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by September 21, 2022. Attendees who request a hotel room and do not cancel by September 21, 2022, will be responsible for any fees charged by the hotel for not cancelling prior to September 21, 2022.