Bringing Justice to Cold Case Sexual Assault Survivors

Bringing Justice to Cold Case Sexual Assault Survivors: 2025 Cold Case Symposium.

The North Carolina Department of Justice (NC DOJ) will present a two-day symposium on December 4th and 5th to advance the investigations and prosecutions of cold case sexual assaults. 

Cold case sexual assaults are among the most complex cases in the criminal justice system, requiring specialized investigative strategies, advanced forensic tools, and strong interagency collaboration. Each successful investigation not only secures justice for survivors but also plays an important role in preventing future crimes. 

North Carolina  professionals will engage in the specifics of sexual assault cold cases and be exposed to relevant approaches to the successful investigation and prosecution of these crimes. This summit builds on the experiences of law enforcement, prosecutors, advocates, and other experts who have taken this challenge. 

Please see NC DOJ’s Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Dashboard for real time updates. 

Who should attend: Detectives, Prosecutors, Supervisors, Advocates, Judges, College & University Staff, SANEs, and Counselors involved in the investigations and prosecutions of Cold Case Sexual Assault. 

View the draft symposium agenda here.

Themes and Topics for Symposium:

• The power of DNA in sexual assault investigations and prosecutions
• How to Organize Your Caseload of Sexual Assault CODIS Hits
• NC State Lab requirements for CODIS hits
• NC Statutes regarding Sexual Assault: Then and Now
• Prosecution Strategies for Cold Cases
• Case Connectivity and Public Safety
• Effective Approaches to Working with Survivors
• SAKI Resources and Grant Applications Information

Presenters:
View the presenter bios here.

Date:
Thursday, December 4 – Friday, December 5, 2025

Location:
McKimmon Conference and Training Center
1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh, NC 27606 

Cost & Continuing Education Credit:
Training is offered free of charge by the North Carolina Department of Justice.
Continuing Education Credit – information coming soon. 

Food:
Food will be provided.

Hotel:
There is a room block at the SpringHill Suites in for $131 per night from December 3 to December 5. The last day to book is November 12. Book your room here.

SpringHill Suites Raleigh Cary
1128 Ledsome Lane Cary,
North Carolina, USA, 27511