Law students, legal professionals, and others interested in better understanding trauma-informed approaches in legal proceedings will have the opportunity to learn from local and national experts on April 4, 2024.

The third annual Legal Workshop presented by the South Dakota Unified Judicial System, University of South Dakota Knudson School of Law, and Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment will take place at the Old Lumber Company in Vermillion. The focus of this year’s workshop is “Crimes Against Children in the 21st Century.”

The workshop will begin with remarks from South Dakota Supreme Court Justice Scott P. Myren. The morning will include a session titled “Legal Issues in Tech-Facilitated Child Sex Abuse” by Warren Binford, child rights professor, University of Colorado, and “Victim Representation in Tech-Facilitated Child Sex Abuse” by A.R. Ascano, licensed professional counselor, Intermodal Interventions.

The afternoon will include a discussion on legislative work to protect children from harm, along with a panel discussion from local and regional experts on online child sex abuse.

The workshop will begin at 9 a.m, include a light breakfast and lunch, and conclude by 3 p.m. While the workshop is free, registration is required at https://sdcpcm.com/legalworkshop.