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KEYNOTE SESSION
Justice for Survivors: Prosecuting Sexual Misconduct Under Color of Law
Justice for Survivors: Prosecuting Sexual Misconduct Under Color of Law
This presentation by a federal investigator and a federal prosecutor will explain how federal law can hold perpetrators of official sexual misconduct accountable. Through examples of successful color of law prosecutions in West Virginia, attendees will learn the who, what, where, when, why, and how of color of law prosecutions, including: who can be investigated and prosecuted for official sexual misconduct; what kind of conduct is federally criminalized; how federal investigators and prosecutors can support state and local efforts to stop and prevent official sexual misconduct; and the why and how of reporting suspected official sexual misconduct to federal authorities.
Kate Gilbert is Special Litigation Counsel in the Criminal Section of the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice. In that role, she prosecutes official misconduct, bias-motivated crimes, and other criminal civil rights offenses in West Virginia and across the country. Ms. Gilbert joined the Civil Rights Division through the Attorney General’s Honors Program in 2015. She is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School.
Genevieve Baushke is a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigations. In that role, she investigates violent crimes against children, public corruption, and criminal civil rights offenses. Prior to becoming a Special Agent, SA Baushke was employed as a Foster Care Specialist and Children's Protective Services Investigator for the State of Michigan. She is a graduate of Western Michigan University.