A Trauma Informed Approach to Collecting Digital Evidence from Victims

The 17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office will utilize this funding to create innovative, effective strategies to address the unique considerations applicable to the collection of digital evidence from victims, with a specific focus on domestic violence and human trafficking victims. The goals of the project are to: 1. Develop the knowledge and experience necessary to properly address the considerations surrounding the collection of digital evidence from victims of domestic violence and human trafficking; 2. Identify and obtain equipment that serves the dual considerations when collecting digital evidence from victims of effective data acquisition and protecting victim privacy and safety; 3. Create a task force and hub-system involving law enforcement, victim advocates, and prosecutors to collaborate while implementing innovative strategies towards collecting and using digital evidence from victims of domestic violence and human trafficking; and 4. Develop and disseminate best practices and protocols for the collection of digital evidence from victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.