Prosecutors’ Offices/Law Enforcement/
Government Agencies Courses
What makes a good leader? Many things we’ve been taught about “good” leadership aren’t true. Worse yet – many popular leadership styles can do more harm than good. This course explores what makes a good leader and what behaviors guarantee that you will be a bad leader. We start by looking at the current state of the criminal justice system and the
critical importance of effective leadership. We closely examine the functions of managers and leaders, how they differ, and how to give employees what they REALLY want (spoiler alert: it’s not more money). We will discuss common management styles and help attendees identify their ideal leadership style.
In this dynamic course, participants discover evidence-based strategies for creating a genuinely motivating work environment that drives engagement and results. Moving beyond traditional carrot-and-stick approaches, leaders will learn how to tap into their team members' intrinsic motivators through meaningful goal setting, growth-oriented
feedback, and purposeful recognition. By the end of the session, leaders will walk away with practical tools to align personal and organizational purposes, foster professional development, inspire career growth, and cultivate a culture where employees feel genuinely inspired to bring their best selves to work every day.
Have you noticed it? As more generations enter the workplace, our ability to communicate and get along decreases. Workplaces nationwide struggle to promote teamwork and increase performance and understanding across generations. Vera Causa Group will give you the tools to turn generational frustration into a smooth-running machine. We will help your team understand the perspectives and opportunities that each generation presents to the workplace and provide ideas and solutions for working more collaboratively despite age differences.
People are different—and that’s a good thing. The strongest organizations leverage multiple perspectives to get work done. However, different personality styles can create organizational turmoil if team members don’t understand and value the differing styles of others. This training is designed to help people understand the different personality styles in the workplace. It gives tips and advice on how to work successfully and inclusively with others. Many managers have found this training transformative.
This course is designed to help individuals build greater effectiveness in their organizations and personal style. People learn interpersonal communication skills that enable them to relate better with people at work and home. Areas of focus include Noble Intent, Generous Listening, 100% Responsibility, and Telling the Truth. These skills can help people avoid conflict, inspire others, and achieve results through others. This involves role play and will also include additional training on personality traits.
Most of us like to compliment, but many managers would rather donate a kidney than provide constructive feedback to a struggling team member. Yet, when constructive feedback is provided on an ongoing basis, lines of communication are open, employees become more productive and creative contributors, and managers achieve their goals quickly and easily. This session helps managers give the type of feedback that can enhance both individual and organizational performance. We will focus on providing feedback to individuals from various generations to appeal to the aspirations most important to them. We will also conduct role play to practice the techniques of giving feedback in real-life situations from the prosecuting attorney’s offices.
Performance reviews should be something to look forward to, not dread. Vera Causa Group will create a customized training centered around your performance management process to help your managers utilize the tools available to motivate employees, focus on professional development, hold people accountable, and achieve top performance. We will work with your managers to help reduce the time obligations and anxiety performance management processes can create. We will help them improve their feedback skills to have more meaningful performance conversations throughout the year.
Performance problems happen in every organization and learning to handle these issues effectively is one of the most important things managers do. However, for various reasons, the conversations and documentation required to address problem employees are often not implemented in a way that protects both the office and the employee. This course takes a step-by-step approach to managing an employee’s performance to improve performance or prepare the employee to leave the organization (either voluntarily or due to termination).
In this dynamic course, we will scenario plan to address the common types of issues that arise in prosecutors’ offices. Participants are also encouraged to bring their real-time issues for ideas on successfully managing them. This is one of the most popular courses we offer.
Strong teams are essential and challenging to maintain when workloads are high and the time to build relationships is low. Believe it or not – well trained supervisors can make all the difference in the effectiveness of teams in your organization. Managers have the most influence on how well their teams work together and trust each other. VCG will teach managers how to create and maintain effective teams by supporting professional relationships and establishing a positive, open-minded team culture. Attendees will learn ways to motivate their teams to work together with less conflict and more fun while striving for top performance.
Government and law enforcement agencies nationwide are struggling to attract and retain top talent. Maintaining strong morale and engagement are a critical components of effective leadership. When you have serious organizational turnover, taking measures to keep your team positive and motivated is especially urgent. This course is designed to help
leadership understand why people stay and why they search for opportunities elsewhere. We will provide a road map to help leaders successfully revamp the office culture to align with their vision, create or maintain high employee morale, and recruit and retain top performers.
Take control of your crazy workload with strategies to stay organized, meet deadlines, and conquer the "overwhelms." Learn how to prioritize tasks, meet key deadlines, stay focused, and create a plan that works for you. In this workshop, you'll discover practical techniques to regain control of your time and boost your productivity. You’ll learn to
identify and eliminate time-wasting habits, master the art of effective delegation, and implement a personalized system for managing competing priorities.
This innovative course brings prosecutors and law enforcement officers together in a collaborative learning environment to bridge the gap between street-level investigations and courtroom success. Through interactive scenarios and actual case analyses, participants will develop a shared understanding of how investigative decisions impact trial outcomes. Officers will gain insight into the prosecutor's burden of proof and learn to anticipate defense strategies during their initial investigation. In contrast, prosecutors will better understand officers' practical challenges in securing evidence. The course uses role-reversal exercises where officers prepare cases for trial and prosecutors participate in simulated crime scene investigations, creating mutual appreciation for each other's roles. Participants will develop protocols for early case consultation, evidence-collection strategies, and documentation standards that align with trial needs. This shared
experience transforms the traditional handoff between police and prosecutors into a dynamic partnership focused on building cases that withstand scrutiny at trial.
This training program offers prosecutors a unique window into judicial perspectives, helping them refine their courtroom presence and legal strategies through the lens of those who preside over their cases. Drawing from real bench experience, the course illuminates subtle and obvious elements that influence judicial decision-making, from argument presentation to professional conduct. Participants will gain valuable insights into judges' expectations, common pitfalls to avoid, and techniques to enhance their effectiveness in court. This program moves beyond traditional advocacy training by providing an authentic judicial perspective that helps prosecutors understand what works in the courtroom and why it works, ultimately strengthening their ability to serve justice more effectively.
Designed for prosecutors, judges, and other stakeholders, this unique program fosters cross-functional collaboration within the criminal justice system by breaking down traditional institutional barriers and creating effective partnerships among prosecutors, judges, and other key stakeholders. Participants learn practical strategies for establishing
and maintaining local criminal justice coordinating teams while preserving each participant’s essential independence and distinct roles. The course addresses emerging challenges in criminal justice through a collaborative lens, demonstrating how shared understanding and coordinated responses can lead to more effective solutions. This
program equips participants to create sustainable yet independent partnerships that enhance the administration of justice while respecting each stakeholder's unique responsibilities and ethical obligations.
This comprehensive two-hour course equips prosecutors and law enforcement officers with crucial knowledge and practical skills for managing Brady and Giglio obligations in criminal cases. Participants will explore the constitutional framework governing the disclosure of exculpatory and impeachment evidence, analyze landmark cases that shape current disclosure requirements, and develop effective protocols for identifying and sharing Brady-Giglio material. Through interactive discussions and real-world scenarios, attendees will learn to recognize potential impeachment evidence, establish reliable documentation procedures, and implement systematic information-sharing approaches between the prosecution and law enforcement agencies. The course emphasizes building collaborative relationships between prosecutors and officers while ensuring constitutional compliance and maintaining case integrity.
Public Information Officer (PIO) Training
PIO Training is a comprehensive six-part program designed to elevate your effectiveness as a Public Information Officer in today's dynamic law enforcement and government environment. Beginning with exploring the contemporary
challenges and opportunities facing prosecutors’ offices, law enforcement, and government agencies, participants will develop powerful storytelling techniques that resonate with diverse audiences while maintaining prosecutorial integrity.
The program builds essential frameworks for managing daily communications through systematic approaches. It then provides practical strategies for navigating social media landscapes and building a meaningful online presence. Participants will learn to cultivate productive relationships with traditional media outlets and develop compelling narratives that accurately represent their office's work. The program concludes with critical crisis communication strategies, preparing PIOs to maintain public trust during high-stakes situations while upholding the integrity of
the criminal justice process.
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Understanding the Current Environment for Prosecutors/Law Enforcement Agencies/Government Agencies
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Content: How to be a Compelling Storyteller
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The Importance of Having Systems
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Effective Social Media and Online Strategies
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The Value of Working with Traditional Media
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Crisis Communication/Managing the Big Case/Issue
This training delves into the distinct characteristics and warning signs of Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue, equipping prosecutors with the essential knowledge to identify and address these professional challenges. Prosecutors can develop lasting resilience in their demanding roles by learning to recognize stress patterns and establish effective boundaries. The session highlights research on the transformative power of trauma work, revealing how meaningful interactions with survivors can positively impact legal professionals. Understanding vicarious resiliency – the profound personal growth that can emerge from supporting trauma survivors – offers prosecutors a deeper connection to their mission and enhanced career fulfillment.
This training examines the “why” we became prosecutors. It helps participants find renewed energy and joy in their work, focusing on thriving and not merely surviving in the trenches of the jobs' daily stressors and pressures. Whether it be the culture and tone of the office or the personal attitudes, connection, and shared values of the staff, there are techniques and strategies taught to manage the hypervigilance of the profession and positively impact the community. Whether you are brand new to the profession or a veteran prosecutor, this training offers hope and inspiration to support and offer empathy to the “trials & tribulations” of being a prosecutor.
This training outlines the establishment of an effective peer support program in prosecutors' offices based on successful models from law enforcement and first responders. The program teaches the implementation of confidential peer-to-peer support systems that connect staff with active listeners and professional services when needed. Participants learn essential program components, including funding strategies, policy development, and relevant state and federal legal frameworks for confidentiality and liability protection. This structured approach demonstrates an office's commitment to employee well-being while maintaining high professional standards.
This training addresses how well-being directly impacts prosecutor recruitment, retention, and ethical competence. Participants explore evidence-based strategies to boost office morale and engagement while preventing burnout, substance misuse, and depression. The program demonstrates how prioritizing staff wellness enhances office competence and productivity, transforming what was once a neglected topic into an essential component of modern prosecutorial practice.
Wellness Courses
* Customized workshops and courses can be created based on an office's specific needs. They can include hands-on activities and guided group breakout discussions.
Unconscious bias occurs in several ways based on race, religion, gender, age, physical attributes, ethnicity, language, economic background, etc. The training provided by Vera Causa Group focuses on various biases and links them to the working environment in your prosecutor’s office and within the criminal justice system. In addition, we will provide
concrete tools for reducing the impact of implicit bias in decision making.
What can prosecutors do? It’s hard to imagine an issue more pressing in America today than racial justice and equity. Many of America’s prosecutors live in communities where the issue of racial justice is in the forefront. Many have heard the voices in their community calling for change yet wonder what they can do to promote racial equity beyond the actions they are already taking to ensure a just society for everyone. This lecture will discuss the origins of racial injustice in America. Our goal is that attendees leave with the mindset of an “anti-racist prosecutor,” knowing what they can do to help dismantle systemic racism
in America and mitigate its effects.
Prosecutors are leaders in our criminal justice system, and it’s time they lead the effort for meaningful change. Vera Causa Group instructors will provide high-impact strategies to promote racial equity inside and outside the office. You will have the opportunity to brainstorm with your colleagues on how to best implement strategies for diversity and inclusion.
Have you ever dreaded the prospect of discussing race with colleagues or with community members? Many are apprehensive about having these discussions because they are terrified of saying the wrong thing and making matters worse. In reality, silence promotes racial inequity and mistrust. We must learn how to have frank discussions constructively if we are to move the needle on racial injustice in America. Participants will learn helpful guidelines for having these conversations open, respectful, and productive. In addition, attendees can practice these skills in meaningful discussions with their colleagues.