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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) The Attorney General shall provide initial training courses and, at least once every two (2) years, continuing education courses for Commonwealth's attorneys and county attorneys and their staffs concerning:
(a) The dynamics of domestic violence, child physical and sexual abuse, rape, effects of crime on adult and child victims, legal remedies for protection, lethality and risk issues, profiles of offenders, model protocols for addressing domestic violence, child abuse, rape, available community resources and victims services, and reporting requirements; and
(b) The appropriate response to victims of human trafficking, including but not limited to screening for victims of human trafficking, federal and state legislation on human trafficking, appropriate services and referrals for victims of human trafficking, working with interpreters, and agency protocol for handling child trafficking cases.
(2) The training shall be developed in consultation with prosecutors, victims services, victim advocacy, and mental health professionals with an expertise in domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking, and rape.
(3) Each Commonwealth's Attorney, assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, county attorney, and assistant county attorney shall successfully complete the training.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kentucky Revised Statutes Title III. Executive Branch § 15.718.Training and continuing education for Commonwealth's attorneys and county attorneys and their staffs; completion requirements - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ky/title-iii-executive-branch/ky-rev-st-sect-15-718/
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