Online training focuses on 'SANE Exam' December 13

The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan (PAAM) Violence Against Women Project (VAWP) presents the online interactive training on “Understanding the SANE Exam - Using Your SANE in Court” Wednesday, December 13, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.

As more jurisdictions around the state are utilizing the Sexual Assault Nurse Examination / Strangulation Assessment (SANE) programs, sexual assault nurse examiner testimony is becoming an integral part of adolescent and adult sexual assault cases. This training will focus on understanding medical-forensic examinations and strangulation assessments in the adolescent and adult patient.

Kimberly Hurst, founder, and executive director of Avalon Healing Center in Detroit will be presenting on this portion of the training. The training will also cover qualifying a SANE as an expert, how to effectively use a SANE on direct examination /re-direct and using a SANE exam as corroborating evidence in your case-in-chief. This training will be interactive with time allotted for discussions, questions, and practice direct from volunteers time permitting.

This training is designed and targeted to prosecutors newer to handling adolescent or adult sexual assault cases or those looking for a refresher. Preference will be given to prosecutors if the training fills up. Other disciplines will be added to the waitlist.

There will be breaks during the morning and afternoon along with a break for lunch.

This training satisfies 6.5 hours of continuing legal education for purposes of PAAM’s Best Practices Recommendations

To register for this free training, prosecutors or assistant prosecutors should visit www.michiganprosecutor.org and click on “training.” For additional questions, contact training coordinator Katlyn Bolan at bolank4@michigan.gov.