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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Title IV-A State Plan

55 necessary to overcome a consent defense. The student will be made aware of the importance of the Sexual Assault kit, process of evidence collection and Kentucky laws as they relate to sex crimes.

► Cold Case Sexual Assault Investigations: Reopening Cases, Notifying Victims - This class will provide investigative factors to consider when reopening “cold” sexual assault investigations. The course will cover investigative background work, including investigative planning and skills. This interactive course will allow officers to review and plan for their own cold case investigation and practice trauma informed notifications and interview skills with trained actors.

Trainings to address The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 Domestic Violence: Basic This is a web-based training, required for Family Support Staff. This training requirement includes management, supervisors, and support staff in direct service roles. DCBS plays a critical role in the coordinated response to domestic violence by enhancing safety of adult and child victims. This training meets the 1996 domestic violence mandatory "initial course" training requirement pursuant to KRS 194A.545. Specific focus will be on the following: nature and extent of domestic violence, "common ground" differences between domestic violence and child protection philosophies, psychological dynamics of battering, assessment and lethality/risk issues, service planning strategies, legal remedies for protection, model protocols for addressing domestic violence and community resources. Domestic Violence: Biennial Continuing Education (required every two years) The KRS 194A.545 mandate directs each person employed by DCBS who DocuSign Envelope ID: BCAE5958-05F7-4630-9CB0-C6ACABA180AA