CACET Global offer training to all legal professionals ranging from basic introductory/overview programs through to advanced packages addressing the more complex issues of child abuse and exploitation for those legal professionals who hear and determine cases, prosecute, launch civil proceedings or defend child abuse cases. Specialised training programs can focus on:

All legal professionals including law enforcement investigators, judges, magistrates, court officials, prosecutors and defence lawyers need to understand the dynamics of child abuse victims and the offenders in order to properly understand and evaluate allegations. The investigation, prosecution and defence of defendants charged with child abuse and exploitation is a specialist role. Additionally, law enforcement officials, prosecutors and defence lawyers will need to be aware of what evidence is needed and is capable of being found. It is essential that investigators, judges, magistrates, court officials, prosecutors and defence officials understand the difficulties children encounter when trying to report child abuse and sexual exploitation, plus the long- term effects that such abuse has on children. It is also necessary for them to understand how child abusers and sex offenders think and react so as to be able to properly respond when conducting a case.

Child abuse and sexual exploitation can be a complex and frustrating area to deal with but one, which is essential. A full and proper investigation leading to the conviction of a child exploitation offender or a successful civil action on behalf of an abused child will ensure that other children and young people are not put at risk, an organisation not left open to civil action for failing to identify and protect children in their care and an investigator, prosecutor or defence lawyer criticised for failing to carry out a full and proper investigation/prosecution/defence.

Public prosecutors and public defenders must be fully and adequately trained to ensure they comply with the relevant legislation and procedures, many of which are specifically developed for child abuse and child sexual exploitation matters.

"It has become essential that a holistic approach to child witness cases (by the judiciary) takes place. This includes understanding such issues as the disclosure process and traumatic outcomes of child sexual abuse" - Karen Hollely – Vista University

"Like all professionals, judicial officers need to keep up to date with contemporary issues and practices" - Louise Perry – Attorney General’s Office, Victoria