Upcoming Trainings

For Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners

  1. Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners Quarterly Gathering (virtual) – July 30, 2025
    • For all examiners regardless of medical licensure type
    • Topics include injury identification with Emily Mangas and evidence collection technique reminders from the State Crime Lab.
    • Email [email protected] for information on how to participate
  2. For nurses only (RN, APRN, FN, and nursing students) – Learn more at https://healthinfo.montana.edu/sane/
    • SANE-Adolescent/Adult and SANE-Pediatric Courses
      • Sexual assault nurse examiner training – 40 hour didactic course and 2-day in-person clinicals.
        • Didactic and skills course fees covered
        • $1,000 stipend upon completion
        • Travel stipends available
    • SANE-Intimate Partner Violence Online Course
        • $300 stipend upon completion
    • Other trainings
        • $200 stipend upon completion of each of the following online modules
          • Sexual assault nurse examiners in the courtroom
          • Caring for Indigenous Montanans
          • Montana health equity

For Prosecutors

  1. Sexual Assault Prosecution Quarterly Roundtable (virtual) – August 8, 2025
    • A peer sounding board hosted by the Montana DOJ Prosecution Services Bureau and Sexual Assault Response Network Program.
    • Participants must register and sign an electronic confidentiality agreement in advance.
    • Email [email protected] for information on how to participate

For law enforcement

  1. Sexual assault investigation – complete this online course, available 24/7, for 10 POST credits. To enroll, please email [email protected].