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AEquitas

AEquitas' mission is to improve the quality of justice.

AEquitas' (|'ekwitäs|; EH-qui-tahs) provides prosecutors with the support, training, mentorship, and resources necessary to objectively evaluate and constantly reexamine and refine their approach to justice. AEquitas staff conduct legal research; provide 24/7 case consultation; host specialized or state-specific training events and webinars; provide individual experts to jurisdictions and organiza

tions; and publish articles, monographs, and other resources on topics relevant to the prosecution of violence against women.

06/05/2026

As of May 19, 2026, the Take it Down Act is in full effect! The law, which established AI-generated image-based sexual abuse as a federal crime, also requires certain online platforms to establish a process for 48-hour removal of non-consensual intimate images.

What does this mean for survivors and advocates working to support them? Check out our Know Your Rights Guide to the Take it Down Act, developed by the National Resource Center on Cybercrimes in partnership with us here at SPARC, AEquitas, and the Cyber Civil Rights Initiative, SWGfL - Safe, Secure, Online RAINN National Domestic Violence Hotline The National Network to End Domestic Violence and New York Cyber Abuse Task Force.

Intended for adult survivors (18+), this guide:
● Summarizes survivor rights under the law in plain language
● Outlines available legal and platform-based remedies, and
● Highlights where to find comprehensive support and assistance – from legal resources, to image removal support, prevention tools, and victim advocacy.

View the guide here: https://cybercrimesresource.org/resource/know-your-rights-the-take-it-down-act/

06/04/2026

Apply now for our upcoming Collaborative Responses to Identifying, Investigating, and Prosecuting Labor Trafficking training, occurring from August 25–27, 2026, in Boston, MA! Priority deadline is Friday, July 17, 2026.

Identifying, investigating, and prosecuting labor trafficking requires a collaborative approach. This 3-day multidisciplinary training will provide opportunities for law enforcement, prosecutors, victim service providers, and allied partners to engage with faculty with subject-matter expertise to develop collaborative strategies to improve your jurisdiction’s response to labor trafficking. This training will use case studies, scenario-based activities, and small group discussions to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and partnerships to better support victims and hold traffickers accountable.

This event is pending OJP conference approval. When AEquitas receives OJP conference approval, acceptances will be sent to applicants. Accepted applicants will then be instructed to confirm attendance and book travel. A hotel block will be made available at that time. No travel should be booked until your application is approved and your registration is confirmed.

Apply here: https://tinyurl.com/4u529p2s

This training will be developed and delivered by AEquitas under 15POVC-23-GK-00907-HT, awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in the trainings are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

06/03/2026

Join us for next month's webinar—Introducing Expert Testimony in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases, July 21, 2026, at 2pm ET / 11am PT. CLE credit is available!

Assumptions about victims of violence and how they “should” react often conflict with the way victims actually respond to physical and emotional trauma. If left unexplained at trial, these misconceptions can severely impact the outcome of a case. Experienced professionals familiar with the effects of trauma and the range of individual responses to trauma can provide judges and juries with the necessary context to ensure that they are making informed decisions based on the evidence.

This presentation will focus on common victim responses to trauma, as well as their impact on fact finders' assessment of victim credibility in domestic and sexual violence cases. The presenter will summarize the law related to the introduction of expert testimony and highlight the importance of deciding how and when to introduce it. The presentation will also focus on strategies for identifying experts and how to use experts during the investigation and preparation of a case for trial, even if the testimony will not be introduced.

Click here to learn more and register: https://shorturl.at/Q5GF3

This presentation is supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-24-GK-03009-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice.

05/29/2026

Join us for in July for our next webinar—Introducing Expert Testimony in Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Cases, July 21, 2026, at 2pm ET / 11am PT. CLE credit is available!

Assumptions about victims of violence and how they “should” react often conflict with the way victims actually respond to physical and emotional trauma. If left unexplained at trial, these misconceptions can severely impact the outcome of a case. Experienced professionals familiar with the effects of trauma and the range of individual responses to trauma can provide judges and juries with the necessary context to ensure that they are making informed decisions based on the evidence.

This presentation will focus on common victim responses to trauma, as well as their impact on fact finders' assessment of victim credibility in domestic and sexual violence cases. The presenter will summarize the law related to the introduction of expert testimony and highlight the importance of deciding how and when to introduce it. The presentation will also focus on strategies for identifying experts and how to use experts during the investigation and preparation of a case for trial, even if the testimony will not be introduced.

Click here to learn more and register: https://shorturl.at/Q5GF3

This presentation is supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-24-GK-03009-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice.

05/23/2026

Last month's National Institute on the Prosecution of Domestic Violence Homicide in Tucson, AZ, was a resounding success! AEquitas attorneys and multidisciplinary national faculty delivered this three-and-a-half-day in-person training for prosecutors who handle homicide cases, domestic violence cases, or both. Participants left better prepared to prosecute domestic violence homicides in a manner that promotes justice for victims, accountability for offenders, and meaningful prevention of future violence.

If you or your agency is interested in a training session or consultation in the areas of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, stalking, and human trafficking, please visit our website at https://AEquitasResource.org/Contact-Us to schedule with us!

For all available upcoming trainings, please visit https://AEquitasResource.org/Upcoming-Trainings. All training events are tuition-free, and scholarships may be available to help offset the cost of travel-related expenses.

05/22/2026

“It doesn't matter how someone became intoxicated from a practical matter. What matters is if that intoxication has interfered with their ability to consent or be aware of what's happening to them” — Jennifer Long, AEquitas CEO

The newest episode of the award-winning Just Champions focuses on the series “I May Destroy You” and alcohol-facilitated sexual assault ( ).

“The law is there,” she says. “As prosecutors, we’re looking through laws that specifically protect victims who are voluntarily intoxicated (VI), navigating which path to take.”

Find this episode on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Or click here:
https://pod.link/1787875238

05/21/2026

Apply now for “Leading Strategic Responses to Human Trafficking: Keeping Your Community Safe”, June 16–17, 2026, in Denver, CO! We are still reviewing applications on a rolling basis!

Applications from executive-level police and prosecutors working with ECM HTTFs will be prioritized, but police and prosecution executives from any jurisdictions are welcome to apply.

This training now has OJP conference approval. Acceptances will be sent to approved applicants. Once you are accepted, you will be instructed to confirm attendance and book travel. A hotel block will be made available at that time. No travel should be booked until registration is confirmed.

Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eNizGYhq

05/20/2026

The first thing to explain to a victim of alcohol-facilitated sexual assault (AFSA) is to let them know why you’re asking so many questions, says Jonathan Kurland, AEquitas Senior Attorney Advisor

“Not in an ivory tower way, just pull back the curtain as much as you can to explain what you’re trying to do based on the law. Because many victims blame themselves for what happened.”

He and AEquitas CEO Jennifer Long discuss the prosecution challenges in the case portrayed in the series “I May Destroy You,” featuring Michaela Coel.

Find Just Champions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Or click here: https://pod.link/1787875238

05/19/2026

Have you registered yet? Join us TOMORROW for our FREE webinar, Countering Witness Intimidation: Forfeiture by Wrongdoing, May 20, 2026, at 2pm ET / 11am PT. CLE credit is available!

This presentation will include a brief review of confrontation law under Crawford and its progeny and focus on forfeiture by wrongdoing as a solution in the case of witnesses who are unavailable for trial due to the offender’s wrongful conduct.

Click here to learn more and register: https://shorturl.at/Bssar

This presentation is supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-24-GK-03009-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this presentation are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice.

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