Next, are the Short Courses . State and Local Programs make up the last group. The Career Prosecutor Course , an in-depth study of the critical role of the prosecutor within the criminal justice system, is designed for prosecutors who have at least one year of felony trial experience. The course leads participants through an examination of the prosecutor's many roles and functions. The Executive Program provides a forum in which senior policy-making prosecutors share ideas and learn techniques to improve the administration of their offices.
Attendance is open to elected or appointed prosecuting attorneys and first assistants.
Study focuses on the prosecutor's discretion, policy setting, office management, relations within the criminal justice system and with the public and developments in constitutional law. The course features lectures, workshops and group discussions on the specific problems encountered by participants. The conference is also designed to increase awareness and the quality of treatment of victims of domestic violence, their family members, and our communities which are plagued by the devastating impact of these acts of violence. Back to top of page. A wide variety of courses address issues and techniques in trial advocacy, juvenile justice, civil law and management, as well a current and emerging criminal justice problems such as drugs, violence, forensic evidence, and special prosecutions.