Professional Development

The North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys invites the administrative professionals and investigators of District Attorney Offices across the state to discuss legal updates and statewide issues. This seminar aims to improve services to victims, as well as interpreting the newest laws that affect victims. This course will include topics and speakers which will be beneficial to the services administrative professionals provide to both prosecutors and victims.

The Break the Silence course will focus on a collaborative approach to justice for older adults. This course will cover a broad range of topics focused on how to prevent the exploitation and abuse of older adults. Participants will leave with a deeper knowledge of the signs of exploitation and abuse, the practical skills necessary to prosecute these types of cases, and the ability to help protect older adults from these types of crimes in the future. This course will be offered twice this year, with slight modifications in the agenda based on emerging trends and new developments in the law.

In light of recent legislative changes to the juvenile code, it’s crucial for prosecutors and law enforcement to be equipped with the necessary skills to deal with juvenile offenders efficiently. The implementation of “Raise the Age” has significantly altered the process of handling a juvenile caseload, and this three-day course is designed to assist prosecutors and allied professionals in comprehending the mechanics and complexities of juvenile delinquency court.

This one-day training will cover an array of common challenges in domestic violence cases and give tips to improve the process of holding abusers accountable. The training will include investigations, report writing and documentation, assessing lethality, tracking repeat offenders, and evidence-based prosecutions.

This NCCDA and NC State Crime Lab collaboration, two-day course will address forensic DNA policy and practice in sexual assault investigations to help professionals plan for success from evidence collection to presentation of the evidence in court.

The intern orientation will explore the role of the Office of the District Attorney, including victim rights and the core value of seeking justice. This workshop is tailored to your role as a legal or legal support intern and will share statewide resources and opportunities to help you succeed. Please join us to embark on a journey of learning, collaboration, and growth.

All paid interns and legal interns receiving course credit are invited to attend.