The Center for Homicide Research's principal researcher
Dallas Drake is a frequent presenter, trainer or guest lecturer on various
topics in law enforcement and the GLBT community. Drake is very willing to
customize presentations and develop trainings to meet specific needs or to
address specific issues of concern to the intended audience.
Some of the topics available include
Gay 101 - An Overview of the GLBT Community, Its History
and Current Issues
GLBT Semiotics (Symbology) - Recognizing
and Understanding the Use of Images, Symbols, and Culture in the GLBT
Community
(this training is especially helpful for law enforcement who may not
recognize a GLBT person as a victim or offender when analyzing a crime
scene)
Homicide Involving GLBT Victims and
Offenders (includes overviews of weapons typology, victimology, offender
profiles, and investigational recommendations)
Crime in the GLBT Community Homicide and Its Related
Phenomena in the GLBT Community
Arson-Associated Homicide Weapon Usage - Differences
Between Gay/Non-gay Cases
Literature Reviews and Resources on GLBT Homicide
Framing the Issue: Establishing a Gay/Lesbian Perspective
(multimedia presentation)
Sexual Asphyxia
To discuss scheduling a seminar or workshop, please contact
Dallas Drake at
dallas.drake@mindspring.com or at (612) 331-4820.
