Beyond the Evidence: Navigating Trauma in Sexual Assault Investigation

Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM

The Lake County Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) is pleased to welcome Matthew Stegner, Senior Investigator New York State Police (Ret.) for a powerful, one-day multidisciplinary training focused on trauma-informed sexual assault investigations.

This training is designed to strengthen investigative practices by deepening participants’ understanding of trauma, victim response, memory, and the neurobiology of trauma equipping professionals to conduct effective, victim-centered investigations while enhancing case outcomes.

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Continuing Education

Free CEUs provided for law enforcement
Lunch is on your own
There is no cost to attend

This collaborative training reflects Lake County SART’s ongoing commitment to improving coordinated community response and ensuring survivors receive trauma-informed, compassionate, and effective support throughout the investigative process.

Space may be limited. Registration details are available below.

Location & Training Sponsor

The Community Room

at the Sports Plex

6630 Indianapolis Blvd.

Hammond, IN 46320

Training Flyer
SART Training FINAL_.pdf
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Agenda
The one-day training by Matthew Stegner will consist of training information for both adult and child abuse investigations.
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