California District Attorneys Association

Note:   The video productions listed below are copyrighted by CDAA.  Requests for these productions are subject to the discretion of CDAA.

Crime Victims with Disabilities: What the Prosecutor Needs to Know About Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation & Traumatic Brain Injury
©2006 CDAA, funded by the United States Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women
Description: In this two and one-half hour DVD program, experts from across the United States, in the fields of prosecution, law enforcement, medicine, education, and social services, present techniques for accommodating individuals, conducting interviews, and presenting cases in court. Diagnoses of autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation and traumatic brain injury are explained. Individuals with disabilities share perspectives and experiences. A model interagency team response is profiled.
Target Audience: This program is designed for professionals responsible for the investigation and prosecution of crimes against adults with disabilities, particularly of a communicative or cognitive nature.
MCLE: Attorneys licensed by the California State Bar may earn two and one- half hours of self-study credit. Attorneys outside of California should check with their own State CLE requirements.
Cost: Free to prosecutors and law enforcement while supply lasts. This program is only available in DVD. Professionals in other categories may call CDAA to inquire.
Ordering: Interested individuals should call CDAA [Phone: 916-443-2017].
Supplemental
Reading Material:
Acknowledgement and Participant List Word Adobe Reader
Disability Definitions Word Adobe Reader
Disability Internet Resources Word Adobe Reader
Communicating With and About People with Disabilities Word Adobe Reader
MCLE Credit: This video is accredited for two hours of Elimination of Bias Credit.


Elder Physical and Sexual Abuse:  The Medical Piece
©2003 CDAA, funded by the United States Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women
Description: This two-hour video formatted training program features national elder abuse medical, legal and protective services experts who address evidence based prosecution, documentation, medical signs and symptoms, cognitive function, sexual assault, domestic violence, interviewing, and multidisciplinary responses.
Target Audience: This program is geared for prosecutors, criminal investigators and adult protective service professionals nationally.
MCLE: Attorneys licensed by the California State Bar may earn two hours of self-study credit. Attorneys outside of California should check with their own State CLE requirements.
Cost: $25.00 including shipping. This program is available on both VHS and DVD. When ordering, please request a media format.
Ordering: Interested individuals should call CDAA [Phone: 916-443-2017].
Supplemental Reading Material:
Key Learning Points Summary Word Adobe Reader
Abuse in Later Life Wheel    http://www.ncall.us/docs/Later_Life_PCWheel.pdf


Threat Assessment and Management:  A New Way of Thinking
©2000 CDAA, funded by the California Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning and the United States Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office
Description: This two-hour video features national experts who address threat assessment and management in the context of domestic violence, stalking and cyberstalking, threats against authority, and workplace violence. Threat management is viewed from multidisciplinary perspectives, and includes commentary on protective order utilization and probation strategies.
Awards and Recognition: Aurora 2001 Gold Award
Target Audience: This program is intended for law enforcement officers, prosecutors, probation and parole officers, judicial officers, threat assessment practitioners, and protective service providers, nationally.
MCLE: Attorneys licensed by the California State Bar may earn two hours of self-study credit. Attorneys outside of California should check with their own State CLE requirements.
Cost: $10.00 including shipping. This program is only available on VHS.
Ordering: Interested individuals should call CDAA [Phone: 916-443-2017].
Supplemental Reading Material:
Threat Assessment Outline (Adobe Reader)


Domestic Violence:  The Legal Aftermath
©2000 CDAA, funded by the California Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning and the United States Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office
Description: This one-hour video was produced to assist prosecution based professionals during the post-arrest phase of handling domestic violence criminal cases. It addresses investigative and case preparation matters.
Target Audience: Distribution of this program is limited to prosecutors and their staff working in prosecutors' offices in California
MCLE: Attorneys licensed by the California State Bar may earn one hour of self-study credit.
Cost: $10.00 including shipping. This program is only available on VHS.
Ordering: Interested individuals should call CDAA [Phone: 916-443-2017].


Sexual Assault & Abuse Survivors:   Special Needs & Special Tactics A Guide for Prosecutors
©2000 CDAA, funded by the California Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning and the United States Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office
Description: To help prosecutors work more effectively with sexual assault and abuse survivors, this video explores topics such as rapport building, communication and professionalism. Cultural awareness, coordination with victim services and special considerations in cases where the victim is elderly or has a disability are examined. California statutes and tactics for addressing victim rights and individual needs are highlighted. Stress management tips are also incorporated throughout this one hour program.
Awards and Recognition: Aurora 2001 Platinum Award
Target Audience: California Prosecutors
MCLE: Attorneys licensed by the California State Bar may earn one hour of self-study specialized credit in the prevention, detection and treatment of substance abuse and emotional distress.
Cost: $10.00 including shipping. This program is only available on VHS.
Ordering: Interested individuals should call CDAA [Phone: 916-443-2017].


Murder for Hire
©2000 CDAA, funded by the California Governor's Office of Criminal Justice Planning and the United States Department of Justice Violence Against Women Office
Description: This video was produced to aid criminal justice professionals in the apprehension and conviction of perpetrators who engage in the heinous crime of soliciting murder. It features successful investigative technique and applicable California law.
Awards and
Recognition:
2002 Award of Excellence by The Videographers Awards Association
Aurora 2001 Platinum Award
Target Audience: This video is intended for law enforcement and District Attorney criminal investigators and prosecutors in California.
MCLE: Attorneys licensed by the California State Bar may earn 1/2 hour of self-study credit.
Cost: $10.00 including shipping. This program is only available on VHS.
Ordering: Interested individuals should call CDAA [Phone: 916-443-2017].


For other educational law enforcement telecourses, please consult the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)