Sexual Assault - DV Resource Prosecutor
The Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Resource Prosecutor (SADVRP) is a specialized legal professional who
provides expertise, support, and training to prosecuting attorneys, law enforcement, and other stakeholders
involved in cases of sexual assault, domestic violence, and related crimes. Their primary goal is to ensure the
effective prosecution of such cases and to support justice for victims. The SADVRP develops and delivers
training programs for prosecutors, law enforcement, victim advocates, and allied professionals on best practices
in investigating and prosecuting sexual assault and domestic violence cases, stays updated on emerging laws,
legal strategies, and forensic tools related to sexual violence and domestic abuse, serves as a resource for
prosecutors handling complex or high-profile sexual assault and domestic violence cases, and provides advice on
evidence collection, trial strategies, victim-centered approaches, and trauma-informed practices.
SADVRP - Trent Dressen
Trent has been with the Utah Prosecution council since October 2023. UPC is
mandated to train prosecutors statewide. As the Sex Assault Domestic Violence Resource Prosecutor,
Trent also provides training to law enforcement, advocates, and support staff, primarily centered in
domestic violence and sex assault investigations. Prior to joining UPC, Trent spent 18 years serving
in various roles in the criminal justice system as well as the military. Trent has been married for
six years to his beautiful, high achieving wife, has an awesome, autistic five-year-old son, and a
two-year-old precocious daughter. He loves spending time with his children, trying to stay in shape,
and learning new things. At the wise age of 40, Trent has finally let go of his ego and begun buying
clothes at Costco.
