| Training Name | Conducting Reenactments in Child Death Investigations |
| Training Description | This 1-day, in-person training focuses on conducting reenactments with caregivers in child death investigations and incorporates hands-on practice in a mock crime scene apartment. This training begins with a review of the fundamentals of reenactments. Additional topics will include identifying the placer and finder; adapting reenactment techniques to a variety of scenarios; and identifying documentation techniques and challenges. Participants will be assigned a scenario involving an unexpected child death. Using a demonstration doll, participants will walk through the reenactment process with an actor, or actors, portraying the child’s caregiver(s). Simulation training aims to mimic the conditions and content of the tasks that an investigator will confront in real life situations and allows individuals to practice their skills and receive feedback without real-world consequences. Participants will receive a demonstration doll to take back with them to their office to use in future investigations. |
| Training Location | Children's Law Center Training Center, 1114 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC 29208 |
| Training Start Date / Time | 2026-09-30 / 8:45 AM |
| Training End Date / Time | 2026-09-30 / 4:30 PM |
| CE Credits | Application for this training has been submitted to the SCCJA and ABMDI with the expectation of receiving accreditation. |
If you have questions about the training, please contact Brianna Smalls by email at bdsmalls@mailbox.sc.edu or by phone at (803) 576-7235.