Several prosecutors from the Nashville District Attorney’s Office attended the 6th National APA Domestic Violence Prosecution Conference, held in Brooklyn, New York earlier this spring.   The conference, held March 11th through the 14th, focused on Excellence in Domestic Violence Investigation, Prosecution, and Partnerships.   The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys hosted the event, which included sessions on skills development for new prosecutors, effective staff management, collaborative techniques with partner agencies, and even self-care for those in the criminal justice field.

Members of the Nashville team that attended the three-day workshop included Domestic Violence Team Leader Christina Johnson, along with Assistant District Attorneys Will Ballinger, Alayna Buescher, John Churchwell, Mia Guitierrez, Trevor Gupton, Jeffrey Walker, Rebecca Valiquette, and Erin Snelling.  Our DV team learned a great deal from the presentations and seminars while also gaining valuable insight into various techniques used in other parts of the country to secure successful prosecutions and provide greater support for victims of domestic violence.

Many thanks to the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys for offering this workshop and hosting such a wonderful experience for our staff.