Child Abuse Allegations
Do No Harm Part 1: A devastating diagnosis
Do No Harm Part 3: Burned by ‘bad science’
Do No Harm Part 2: ‘Imminent Danger’
Detection and Visibility of Bruises Using Alternate Light: From Science to Practice
This Forensic Technology Center of Excellence webinar will cover alternate light, its characteristics, and its behavior in response to potential bruises. The program will summarize the available research, including a recently completed study, on the effectiveness of alternate light as a tool for improving bruise detection. Participants will learn to recognize considerations for the clinical application of …
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Death Row Conviction Overturned: Coroner’s Revised Opinion Says Baby’s Injuries Consistent With Accident (IL)
Overcoming Defense Expert Testimony in Abusive Head Trauma Cases
National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse publication that provides information on how to rebut specific defense arguments.
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NC Child Medical Evaluation Program
CMEP has developed a statewide network of providers who perform medical and psychological assessments of children referred by DSS agencies. This website contains information about the program and other resources.
Portable Guides to Investigating Child Abuse
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention publications that might be helpful in evaluating how a child abuse investigation was carried out.
Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guide that teaches techniques for investigating child deaths, including scene investigation, interview techniques, and reporting practices for investigators.
Child Abuse Allegations
The Innocence Network has created a resource for defenders which contains reports, scientific articles, motions, transcripts, and practice pointers for cases involving shaken baby allegations. Email Katherine Judson for information about accessing this website. It is a tremendous resource and worth the minimal effort to get access. Contact Sarah Rackley Olson for full text articles and additional training …