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Training
The ICAC Training & Technical Assistance Program is federally funded through the Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). The Program’s course offerings are conducted under a cooperative agreement between Fox Valley Technical College and OJJDP under Grant #2005-MC-CX-K032.
The ICAC Training & Technical Assistance Program offers regional, specialized and technical assistance training to federal, state and local prosecutors, probation and parole officers and law enforcement investigators at locations throughout the country so that participants can take advantage of the valuable information conveyed during our Programs in the most cost-effective manner possible. As mandated by OJJDP, only Regional ICAC Task Force agency or Affiliate agency* members will be approved to participate in our training programs. Federal and International participants will receive consideration on a case by case basis. Please download our ICAC Training & Technical Assistance Program Guide to Training Programs to find out more about how to obtain training through our Program and how to request to host a training program.
Technical Assistance Training
Technical Assistance training may be provided in the form of any of the Regional Training Programs offered or in the form of other assistance to address specific problems or needs depending on available funding. Please call our office to discuss any customized training you would like to conduct.
Regional Training
Our Program offers the below listed courses as Regional Training Programs. Class dates and locations are selected each year based on the needs of the Task Force and available resources and funding.
ICAC Training & TA Program Course Offerings
You must obtain authorization from your agency and your regional ICAC Task Force prior to registering for these training programs.
The purpose of this 4-1/2 day training program is to provide state and local law enforcement investigators with a basic understanding of investigative techniques in the area of Internet crimes against children. These techniques have been developed by the ICAC Task Force and conform to a set of national standards. Max class size: 30
This course is a 4-1/2 day technology training program for law enforcement investigators, probation/parole officers and prosecutors responsible for monitoring or investigating the activities of convicted child sex offenders. Max class size: 30
An intensive 4-1/2 day training program for experienced ICAC investigators designed to provide them with the latest tools and techniques necessary to combat on-line child exploitation. Max class size: 30
This 4-1/2 day training program is a trial advocacy course involving computer-facilitated crimes against children. It is for experienced prosecutors and is focused on examining the distinct phases of a trial and the relevant issues, challenges, tactics, strategies, and the law that enhance the skills and knowledge of prosecutors in these cases. This course presents significant training on the authentication of technical evidence; how to prepare and organize your case, the selection of jurors, motions practice in computer cases involving crimes against children, the presentation of expert and fact testimony, cross-examination of defendants and their experts as well as how to conduct effective opening statements and closing arguments, among other topics in trial advocacy in such cases. Post-verdict motions and sentencing issues are discussed and analyzed in this course. It is highly recommended that students attend PCO-PRO I before applying to attend this course. This course is heavily influenced by the investigative protocols and standards of the Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Max class size: 30
This 4-1/2 day course is for ICAC unit commanders and supervisors of ICAC Task Force and affiliated law enforcement agencies. This training program provides students with an overview of managerial, investigative and early intervention strategies to more effectively protect children in their area of responsibility. Experts in the field of Internet exploitation will review emerging technologies and update participants on current investigative and prosecutorial issues associated with supervising an ICAC unit. Max class size: 48
This 2-1/2 day class imparts the skills necessary to use the CyberTips software application developed for use with the NCMEC VPN. It has been designed to enhance the use of the NCMEC CyberTipline Program. Max class size: 30
For this 2-1/2 day class, the ICAC Training & Technical Assistance Program has partnered with the FBI in a collaborative effort to offer ICAC Task Force members training on this peer-to-peer network investigative tool. This product is yet another tool that can be added to the ICAC Task Force Program’s arsenal of peer-to-peer file sharing investigative tools. Max class size: 30
Project Safe Childhood Team Training
This 4-1/2 day class is designed to increase the level of investigative collaboration and cooperation among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and federal prosecutors. Class size varies by location.
Each year, the ICAC National Conference is designed to bring hundreds of federal, state and local law enforcement investigators, forensic experts and prosecutors together to participate in workshops and lectures to further their knowledge while providing them with the tools necessary to combat the online exploitation of children. Past conference evaluations support our belief that this event provides an unrivaled opportunity to further the education of participants while enhancing their skills to protect America's children.
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Annual ICAC Silicon Valley Conference (May 13-15, 2009)
The sixth annual Silicon Valley ICAC Conference will be held in San Jose, CA May 13-15, 2009.
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Annual Crimes Against Children National Conference (August 17-20, 2009)
The 21st annual Crimes against Children Conference, co-sponsored by the Dallas Police Department and the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC), will be held in Dallas, TX at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on August 17-20, 2009.
Other Training
The ICAC Task Force Training and Technical Assistance Program is pleased to list training here that is being offered by Task Force agencies or other ICAC related programs.
Training Partners
Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Training Programs
FVTC is funded by a cooperative agreement through the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. They provide training to law enforcement, prosecution and social service professionals.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) Training Programs
NCMEC was established in 1984 as a private, nonprofit organization to provide services nationwide for families and professionals in the prevention of abducted, endangered, and sexually exploited children. They offer training programs to law enforcement and social service professionals.
SEARCH, the National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, helps state and local justice agencies with their information and identification technology needs through effective planning and implementation assistance, high tech crimes investigation training, and criminal history policy.
American Prosecutors Research Institute (APRI)
In 1985, the National District Attorneys Association established the National Center for Prosecution of Child Abuse as a program of the American Prosecutors Research Institute (APRI). Aimed at responding to an increasing volume of reported child abuse, the National Center serves as a central resource for training, expert legal assistance, court reform and state-of-the-art information on criminal child abuse investigations and prosecutions.
* An “AFFILIATE” agency is defined as a law enforcement agency that is working in partnership with a Regional Task Force and has agreed in writing to adhere to the ICAC Operational and Investigative Standards.
