NDAA's Sexual Assault Conference

The NDAA's Sexual Assault Conference, hosted at the Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, United States, serves as a crucial platform for professionals engaged in legal and victim advocacy sectors. This event is designed to equip attendees with practical strategies and insights necessary for enhancing outcomes for survivors of sexual assault while ensuring accountability for offenders. Participants will delve into expert-led sessions focusing on trauma-informed approaches, legal insights, and resilience strategies aimed at preventing burnout among professionals working closely with survivors.The conference will cover a range of critical topics including counterintuitive victim behavior and victim-centered prosecution. Attendees will learn to address common misconceptions regarding victim responses, integrating trauma-informed practices into their case strategies. Additionally, the event will provide valuable guidance on identifying indicators and implementing survivor-centered approaches to combat human trafficking. Strategies for building cases with limited physical evidence and collaborating effectively as a team in sexual assault investigations will also be emphasized. Participants will be introduced to emerging trends in online exploitation and the latest investigative tools designed to combat these issues.NDAA emphasizes its commitment to serve and support prosecutors and their staff, inviting professionals such as prosecutors, investigators, victim advocates, witness coordinators, and paralegals from local, state, tribal, federal, and military offices, as well as law enforcement members, to engage in this important dialogue. The NDAA's mission is to be the voice of America’s prosecutors, providing essential knowledge, skills, and support to ensure justice is served in communities ranging from rural areas to major cities. Attendees will have access to training programs, technical assistance, and publications aimed at elevating the prosecution profession and enhancing the safety and rights of individuals affected by sexual violence.