Unsolved Child Abduction Cases: When All Leads Have Been Exhausted
(Recorded on March 12, 2025)
Unsolved child abductions are among the most complex cases in investigative work. This webinar will explore key factors that shape these cases, providing essential tools for navigating their challenges. Gain a deeper understanding of key terminology, examine seven pivotal case factors that can shift an investigation, and identify common hurdles that hinder case resolution. Join us for an insightful look at investigative techniques, case complexities, and strategies for making progress in these difficult cases.
Sponsor: National Criminal Justice Training Center
A Conversational Approach to Interrogation of Child Abduction
Suspects: Focusing on Cases Involving Sexual Assault and Homicide
(Recorded on June 18, 2025)
Examine a non-confrontational, rapport-based approach to interviewing suspects in cases of stereotypical child abduction, where sexual assault or homicide may be involved. Rather than relying on predetermined themes, investigators will learn how to influence suspects to provide their own justifications or excuses --creating a psychological pathway for the disclosure of detailed information about the crime. The emphasis is on establishing trust, listening carefully to the suspect's account, and presenting evidence through a sincere, non-threatening approach. This method aims to help investigators uncover the truth while avoiding aggressive tactics that could lead to resistance or false statements. Participants will learn how to balance active listening with strategic contradictions to get to the truth.
Sponsor: National Criminal Justice Training Center
Behavioral Analysis - Criminal Profiling in Non-Familial Child Abduction Investigations
(Recorded on July 23, 2025)
Develop the ability to assess the behavioral elements of a child's disappearance in relation to abductor profiles. Analyze the typical traits, motivations, and behaviors of non-familial child abductors. By applying general knowledge of these behavioral patterns along with circumstances of the abduction, better direct your investigations towards the likely suspect profile. This method is designed to construct a profile of an unknown offender and, in cases with suspects, to focus the investigation on the most likely offender.
Sponsor: National Criminal Justice Training Center