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Advanced Course Strangulation Training Institute Event // Thursday, Oct 20th
Learn tools about strangulation homicide cases like Gabby Petito’s.
CASA Pinellas, in partnership with Alliance for Hope International’s Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, is hosting a 2-day advanced course on non-fatal strangulation prevention.
Location: Stetson University College of Law, 1401 61st St S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Days/Times: October 20th 9AM-4PM and October 21st 9AM-3PM
*Lunch & Refreshment Served*
Strangulation has been identified as one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence and sexual assault. A victim who is strangled just one time is 80% more likely to be murdered later by that same abuser.
This training will be provided by leading experts in America: Casey Gwinn, J.D., former elected City Attorney of San Diego & official trainer of the Florida Supreme Court and Gael Strack, J.D., Alliance for Hope CEO & national strangulation expert.
This course will aid in the identification, investigation, and documentation of strangulation in intimate partner violence cases. It will cover the following:
- Use of experts in court
- Tools and resources for advocates
- Understanding the lethality of strangulation
- Resources and handouts developed by the Institute
- Legal aspects of strangulation cases with surviving victims
- Identifying the signs and symptoms of strangulation cases
- Findings from a study of 300 misdemeanor strangulation cases
- Anatomy and medical aspects in surviving and non-surviving victims
- Investigating and documenting a domestic violence and sexual assault strangulation case for prosecution
Florida Bar CLEs offered for this training upon completion:
- General, 11.0
- Criminal Appellate Law, 11.0
- Criminal Trial Law, 11.0
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CASA's events offer equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the ADA. If you require special accommodations please contact us at 727-895-4912 or TTY: 727-828-1269 at least 5 business days in advance.
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