Webinar Announcement: Trauma-Informed Communication for Prosecutors

The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA) is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar, Trauma-Informed Communication for Prosecutors, presented by Cordelia Coppleson, Director of Training at the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.

About the Program

A trauma-informed approach to victim communication is essential for prosecutors and allied professionals working with survivors of violent crime. This webinar explores the biology and neuropsychology of trauma — including how the brain processes fear, stress, and survival — and what that means for the way victims behave, communicate, and recall events.

Topics include:

• Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses
• The impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
• Trauma and memory fragmentation
• Victim behavior misconceptions
• Effective trauma-informed interviewing techniques
• Non-linear interviewing strategies
• Best practices for communicating with victims and survivors of violent crime

About the Presenter

Cordelia Coppleson is a career prosecutor and attorney with 30 years of experience in criminal litigation, law enforcement training, and prosecutor professional development. As Director of Training for the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, she oversees professional education for more than 1,300 prosecutors and staff. She is a nationally recognized presenter on trauma-informed investigations, the neurobiology of trauma, and victim-centered communication.

Details

📅 Date: August 13, 2026 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM ET 💲 Cost: Free for APA members | $50 for non-members 🎓 CLE: 1.0 CA MCLE Credit Pending | Certificates of completion provided for attorneys seeking self-reporting credit in other jurisdictions

This program is open to prosecutors, investigators, and victim advocates.

Register here