Concerning training provided by the criminal justice training commission.

 S-1294.1

SUBSTITUTE SENATE BILL 5356

State of Washington

69th Legislature

2025 Regular Session

By Senate Law & Justice (originally sponsored by Senators Orwall, Hasegawa, Nobles, and C. Wilson)

READ FIRST TIME 02/07/25.

AN ACT Relating to training provided by the criminal justice training commission on a victim-centered, trauma-informed approach to interacting with victims and responding to calls involving gender-based violence or sexual violence; amending RCW 43.101.270 , 43.101.272 , and 43.101.273 ; reenacting and amending RCW 43.101.276 ; and providing an effective date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

Sec. 1. RCW 43.101.270 and 2015 c 286 s 2 are each amended to read as follows:

(1) Each year the criminal justice training commission shall offer an intensive, integrated training session on investigating and prosecuting sexual assault cases. The training shall place particular emphasis on the development of professionalism and sensitivity towards the victim and the victim's family.