Waiting to adapt when the victim recants or disappears is too late.
Gerald Fineman transforms prosecutions using the Less Victim Method-- succeed even when the victim won't testify.
Burnout. Broken cases. Blame you don't deserve.
DV Units are asked to operate like a homicide team--without the resources
Domestic violence cases don't fall apart because there's no crime--they fall apart because the system hinges too much on victim participation.
You want a way to pursue justice that doesn't break your team or the victim
The Three Step System that works
Most prosecutors assume victim testimony. This one doesn't.
- No victim blaming
- No last minute plea deals
- No throwing in the towel
They've already been a victim once
Dragging the victim through the system doesn't solve the problem. The Less Victim System retains the prosecutor's role while giving victims a choice on how to participate.
Train with Gerald Fineman
Conference and Keynote Speaking
Prosecutor Training
Law Enforcement Training
Training Events
26th International Family Justice Center Conference, November 3-5, St. Petersburg, Florida
Building prosecution teams, looking back and looking forward
Building prosecutable cases
ICI Domestic Violence Investigator Course, San Diego, California Jan 12-16
California POST certified course for Domestic Violence Investigators.
Webinar: Working with Prosecutors and Law Enforcement Jan 27
Improving the working relationship between prosecutors and law enforcement in intimate partner violence cases.
California District Attorneys Association Masters Course, Newport Beach, California February 9-11
Numerous presentations on staged crime scenes, strangulation as a mechanism of injury, and prosecution of cases without victim participation.
California Summit on Domestic Violence and Strangulation, April 1-3, Monterey California
Numerous presentations on gunshot wound analysis, strangulation as a mechanism of injury,, prosecution of cases without victim participation, and Officer Involved Domestic Violence.
Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention, Expert Course, Tulsa, Oklahoma, May 5-8
This is a summit for all expert witnesses and criminal justice professionals covering the latest information on strangulation and the best way to present this evidence to a fact finder.
Conference on Crimes Against Women, Dallas, Texas, May 18-21
Sex, Strangulation, and the Illusion of Consent
ICI Domestic Violence Investigator Course, Roseville, California Jun 14-19
California POST certified course for Domestic Violence Investigators.
Hidden Homicides, National Advocacy Center, Columbia, South Carolina June 1-5
This multidisciplinary course explores the investigation of staged crime scenes and best practices in avoiding being fooled by an offender's efforts to stage the scene. Participants will have the opportunity to work through mock crime scenes to test their skills.
ICI Domestic Violence Investigator Course, Roseville, California Jun 14-19
California POST certified course for Domestic Violence Investigators.
Hidden Homicides, Estes Park, September 21-25
This multidisciplinary course explores the investigation of staged crime scenes and best practices in avoiding being fooled by an offender's efforts to stage the scene. Participants will have the opportunity to work through mock crime scenes to test their skills.
Consistent 9.9/10.0 speaker rating.
Gerald is a fantastic speaker, and delivers difficult content with grace and in an informative manner that anyone can relate with. Great presentation. He is amazing at doing this training. Very informative and extremely engaging.
He is by far one of the best presenters. He shows facts. Updates his PowerPoints and he is amazing at what he does. If he is presenting anywhere, I would not miss an opportunity to watch him.
Mr. Fineman was fantastic, kept the audience engaged and added some humor. Information was great and presented well .Was very informative opened my eyes to strangulation and how prevalent it is and how to help victims and what questions to ask.
Domestic Violence and Stalking Seminar
Jerry Fineman was the perfect end to the conference. He pumped me up.
Great presentation, presenter was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable! Would love to see this presentation here again.
Riverside University Health System
Thank you again for your fabulous session. Everyone in the audience learned something to apply to their practice. 100% Excellent reviews.
Domestic Violence and Stalking Seminar
Gerald Fineman was fantastic.
Hearing Gerald Fineman present was like a breath of fresh air.
I wanted more with Gerald Fineman and his tactics of impeaching recanting victims.
Domestic Violence Regional Workshop
Mr. Fineman is a fabulous presenter.
Very knowledgeable instructor. Well presented.
Domestic Violence Misdemeanors
Jerry Fineman is wonderful and effective; lots of practical advice.
Your Trying a Case With An Uncooperative Victim presentation was well-received by
the attendees, earning an attendee rating of 9.8; your instructor score is 9.9.
Overcoming Defenses earned an attendee rating of 9.8; your instructor score is 9.9.
(Scores are based on a 10-point scale.) (YOU are the BEST!!!!)
Brilliant! Made me excited to get back to work and prosecute my cases!
Engaging speaker and very informative and helpful lecture!
Very engaging speaker with helpful solutions.
Very informative. Crazy smart/engaging speaker.
University of California Riverside Stalking Presentation
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for an excellent presentation. You are extremely knowledgeable in your field, your enthusiasm is contagious, and you have an outstanding presenting style. Everyone was captivated by your presentation. I would ask that you consider a repeat performance at a future date. You are always welcome whenever your schedule permits.
