Kentucky Attorney General Unveils New Toolkit To Help Prosecute Child Abuse Cases

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced the release of a Child Abuse Prosecution Toolkit. Developed by the Attorney General’s Criminal Division, the toolkit equips Kentucky prosecutors with best practices and resources to prosecute child abuse cases.

The toolkit provides a roadmap for prosecutors to follow when they receive a child abuse or neglect case and walks prosecutors through conducting the investigation, interviews of the victim of witnesses, and trial preparation. Topics such as charging strategies, pre-trial and trial issues, and trauma-informed prosecution are also covered. In addition, applicable case law and statutes for reporting requirements, victim notification . . .