NDAA's 2026 Sexual Assault Conference
October 6-8, 2026 (San Antonio, TX - CLE Eligible)
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
105 South Saint Mary's StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205-2810
United States
NDAA's
2026 Sexual Assault Conference
October 6–8, 2026 | San Antonio, TX
Advancing Justice in Sexual Assault Cases
Sexual assault cases are rarely straightforward.
They are often shaped by trauma, evolving evidence, delayed disclosure, digital communication, and victim behavior that may be misunderstood or misinterpreted throughout the life of a case.
Prosecution teams are asked to make critical decisions at every stage—sometimes with incomplete information, shifting victim participation, limited physical evidence, and growing pressure to help juries understand complex dynamics clearly and thoughtfully.
Building cases that hold under those conditions requires strategy, collaboration, and intentional case development.
NDAA’s 2026 Sexual Assault Conference is designed to support that work.
This is not a theoretical program. It is a practical, prosecution-focused training built around how sexual assault cases are assessed, developed, litigated, and understood in real-world practice.
Participants will examine how cases evolve from intake through trial strategy, how victim behavior and contextual evidence shape case development, and how prosecution teams can strengthen case theory, corroboration, and courtroom presentation in complex cases.
What You Will Do in This Program
This conference combines practical instruction, applied workshops, and real-world discussion designed to connect strategy directly to practice.
Throughout the program, participants will:
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Build stronger cases through corroboration beyond physical evidence
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Apply trauma-informed approaches to victim behavior and case development
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Develop litigation strategies involving expert testimony and admissibility
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Strengthen approaches to jury selection and case framing
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Examine digital evidence and technology-facilitated exploitation
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Analyze SART findings and no-injury cases within broader case theory
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Engage in applied case workshops and strategic simulations
But just as important as the content is the room.
A Room Built for Real Case Work
This program is designed for prosecutors and multidisciplinary partners actively handling domestic violence cases.
Participants learn alongside peers from across the country, examining how different offices approach similar challenges—what holds, what shifts, and what strengthens a case over time.
Sessions emphasize practical application, connecting early case decisions to how cases are ultimately presented in court.
You will not just hear about strategy.
You will work through how cases are built, interpreted, and presented under real conditions.
Course Structure
Day 1: Understanding Victim Behavior & Building the Case
Examine trauma, memory, victim behavior, corroboration, digital evidence, and strategic case theory development from intake through investigation.
Day 2: Litigation Strategy & Trial Execution
Focus on admissibility, expert testimony, alcohol-facilitated sexual assault cases, jury selection, and courtroom strategy.
Day 3: Complexity, Emerging Issues & Sustainability
Explore SART exams, no-injury cases, multidisciplinary response, evolving case challenges, and capstone strategic simulations.
Key Topics Include
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Trauma, memory, and victim behavior
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Corroboration beyond physical evidence
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Technology-facilitated exploitation and digital evidence
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Case theory development and strategic framing
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Expert testimony and admissibility strategy
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Alcohol-facilitated sexual assault cases
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Jury selection and identifying bias
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SART exams and no-injury cases
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Multidisciplinary collaboration and coordinated response
Who This Program Is For
This course is designed for:
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Prosecutors handling sexual assault and interpersonal violence cases
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Investigators and law enforcement professionals
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Victim advocates and multidisciplinary team members
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Witness coordinators and paralegals
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Professionals responsible for case development, strategy, and prosecution
If your work influences how sexual assault cases are investigated, developed, supported, or presented, this training is designed for you.
Cost:
Members: $855
Non-members: $995
Interested in becoming a member? Join NDAA to access member pricing.
Eligibility:
NDAA’s mission to serve and support prosecutors and their staff. In consideration of this commitment, NDAA requires that all those in attendance of our programs currently work in or work closely with prosecution: NDAA invites prosecutors, investigators, victim advocates, witness coordinators and paralegals in local, state, tribal, federal and military government attorneys’ offices, as well as law enforcement and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
If you are not sure about your eligibility, please contact training@ndaajustice.org
Questions?
Please contact training@ndaajustice.org.
| Credits | Price | |
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Member Ticket
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1.00 | $855.00 |
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Non-Member Ticket
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1.00 | $995.00 |
Hotel
Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Riverwalk
105 South St. Mary's Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
Room reservation link - Drury Hotels - New Reservation
Hotel Rates
$137.00 – plus tax
Additional Fees May Apply:
Rollaway: $15 per night
Parking (Valet Only): $43.00 per night
Plus additional taxes not included.
If your plans change and you need to cancel, please do so by 12:00p.m. the day prior to arrival to avoid being charged one night's room and tax.
Book hotel reservations by Monday, September 15, 2025 to secure the group rate.
The recommended attire is business casual.
Please submit all requests to NDAA in writing via email to training@ndaajustice.org. All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made 30 calendar days prior to the first day of the NDAA event to receive a full refund. Full refunds cannot be approved for requests received after this date. Should you need to cancel your registration less than 30 days but more than 14 days before the event, a 75% refund will be granted with a written request. NDAA regrets that refunds/credit will not be given for cancellations within 14 days of the event or for no-shows. However, substitutions are gladly accepted at any time. Should another office member want to attend the course in your place please contact training@ndaajustice.org.
*NDAA reserves the right to update this policy on an as-needed basis.
For more information on NDAA’s policies and procedures, including our Code of Conduct, please visit our Policies page.
NDAA will apply for CLE credit in Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia based on state requirements and guidelines. All other attorneys seeking CLE credit should contact their state bar for more information. At the conclusion of the course and after completion of the electronic evaluation survey, all attendees will receive a uniform continuing education certificate that they may use to report their continuing education hours to their state bar or reporting agency. Questions regarding CLE can be directed to cle@ndaajustice.org.
At NDAA, we want every participant to be able to fully engage in our training programs. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at training@ndaajustice.org. We are committed to working with you to create an accessible and inclusive learning environment.
To help us make appropriate arrangements, we ask that requests be submitted at least three (3) business days in advance of virtual programming and two (2) weeks in advance of in-person programming whenever possible. While we will make every reasonable effort to honor all requests, advance notice allows us the best opportunity to ensure the necessary supports and services are in place.