DART (Drug Addiction & Recovery Team) has partnered with the Louisiana Department of Justice under Attorney General Liz Murrill to host the “Collaboration is the Key” training on September 11, reports Annie Goods, Winn Parish DART Rural Advocate.

The training will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office Public Safety Complex, located at 161 Road Camp Road Camp Road, Ruston. This event aims to enhance the consistency and effectiveness of law enforcement’s response to domestic violence by deploying a multidisciplinary team across the state to deliver evidence-based, victim-centered training to officers. 

Attendees will gain valuable insights into best practices for identifying, investigating, and prosecuting domestic violence crimes. Topics will include Louisiana laws, the dynamics of domestic violence, victim-centered trauma=informed investigations, context and predominant aggressor determination, victim-centered trauma-informed interviewing, and evidence-based prosecution. 

This training is free of charge, and registration is available at http://www.eventbright.com by searching for “Louisiana Attorney General Training with DART. “Law enforcement officers from all seven parishes served parishes served by DART are encouraged to attend. For any questions, please contact Annie Goods at 318-648-0559.