Virtual Programs
TJCTC's virtual programs are online events where participants will watch an instructor online deliver live training at a particular time.
Virtual programs are created due to generous grants from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals & the Texas Department of Public Transportation.
Upcoming Virtual Programs and Webinars
Virtual Inquest Week
Join us for a series of webinars spread out over November 12 - 15th covering in-depth inquest topics. Attend as many as you like; recordings will be posted the following week. Specific topics and dates below.
| Date & Time | Webinar Description | Registration |
November 12th 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. | Beyond the Surface: Delving into Medicolegal Death Investigations of Suicides This webinar will cover how to determine during an inquest whether a death was caused by suicide. Students will explore the distinctions between suicide, homicide, and accidental overdoses. | View Recording |
November 12th 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Missing Migrants This webinar will feature resources available to justices of the peace when dealing with unidentified bodies and missing migrant cases and outreaching families of missing migrants in other countries. Speaker: Mercedes Doretti, Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team | View Recording |
November 13th 10:00 - 12:00 p.m. | Death Investigations with the Texas State Anthropology Department Join our friends from Texas State University to learn more about the assistance they can provide in death investigations as well as their tips for identifying bodies and determining cause and manner of death. Speakers: Victoria Swenson, Courtney Beth Seigert, Kate Spradley, Molly Kaplan - Texas State University | View Recording |
November 14th 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Border Patrol: Identifying Deceased Migrants and Utilizing Key Resources Join this webinar to learn about the Missing Migrant Program (MMP), different death categories, rescue beacons, and much more. Speakers: United States Border Patrol agents | View Recording |
November 14th 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Working with the Center for Human Identification at UNT Join our friends from Texas State University to learn more about the assistance they can provide in death investigations as well as their tips for identifying bodies and determining cause and manner of death. Speaker: Mark Ingraham, University of North Texas | View Recording |
November 15th 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Resources for Mass Fatalities The state of Texas has a number of resources that a Justice of the Peace can use when they are overwhelmed by a catastrophic event. This presentation will address utilizing the Texas Mass Fatality Operations Response Team (TMORT) and the State Medical Operations Center (SMOC), whether you simply need a phone consult or your county needs a team to provide significant support on the ground. Speakers: Victor Wells & Dr. Jason Wiersema from TMORT | View Recording |
November 15th 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Tissue Recovery Tour Do you want to see what the Tissue Recovery Center looks like? As part of this webinar, you will receive a video tour of the center and then have a chance to ask all your tissue recovery related questions! Speaker: Damian Jackson | View Recording |
November 15th 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Inquest Mentorship Round Table | No recording for this program |
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Live Program FAQs
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What is the difference in a live webinar, a virtual program, and a recording for credit?
Webinars are classes held in real-time. Instructors take questions from the audience during the event. Webinars last no more than 2 hours.
Virtual programs are longer, live events that may incorporate more interactivity like breakout rooms, poll questions, and multiple speakers.
Recordings are posted videos of past webinars which you can watch for credit at your convenience. Visit our recordings for credit page for more information.
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When can I register?
Registration for live webinars is emailed out 1 - 2 weeks before each event. You must register to attend and registration fills up fast.
Registration for virtual programs opens with general registration for in-person programs. You can register for these by logging in and registering through the TJCTC system.
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What if the webinar or virtual program is filled?
Don't worry - we send out the webinar recordings and handouts the next day after a webinar so you can still watch and gain credit.
Some virtual programs do not have recordings because they incorporate interactivity that isn't easily recorded. We will always have handouts available to share though upon request.
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How can I ask a question during the webinar?
Participants can ask questions and interact in real time during the webinar through webinar software. We will explain how to do this at the beginning of each webinar. Also, you can always post a question on our legal board.
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Where can I access the handouts?
Materials will be available after the webinar ends. Any materials needed for the session will be emailed directly to the attendees.
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