Domestic violence and sexual assault demand careful, informed storytelling. In this session, a prosecutor offers insight into how these cases are investigated and prosecuted, while dispelling common myths and examining offender behavior and toxicology. The discussion emphasizes trauma-informed perspectives and provides writers with tools to portray victims and survivors with depth, accuracy, and compassion.
Writing Regional Fiction and Nonfiction
Regional writing invites readers into a specific place and way of life. Learn how to capture the voice, rhythm, and spirit of a region so convincingly that readers feel fully immersed in the landscape and its people.




