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Supervision of Child Forensic Interviewers
As many child advocacy centers (CAC) employ child forensic interview specialists or choose to develop a small group of investigator interviewers, there is a growing need for a set plan…
Read MoreMore Than One Interview: When, Why and How
Forensic interviewers and multi-disciplinary partners recognize the shortcomings of strict adherence to a “one and done” interview approach. Research provides some clarification of reasons why a child may need more…
Read MoreInterviewing Children Who Witnessed Violence
Children may witness situational or chronic violence in several ways including domestic violence in the home, living in a violent neighborhood, and/or witnessing an assault or murder of another person.…
Read MoreInterviewing Children who Identify as LGBTQ
Forensic interviewers often encounter children who identify as having a sexual orientation and/or gender identity (e.g. transgender or non-binary) that is marginalized. These children are at high risk for all…
Read MorePreparation and Adaptations for Interviewing Children with Mental Health Needs
Children referred for a forensic interview during an investigation of maltreatment may also present with either a diagnosis or concerns about their mental health including but not limited to PTSD,…
Read MorePreparation and Adaptations for Interviewing Children with a Disability
Children with a disability are at high risk for victimization. Forensic interviewers well trained in their discipline may lack confidence when speaking with a child with a disability as it…
Read MoreInterviewing Children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors
Children exhibiting problematic sexual behaviors may be referred for a forensic interview. CAC forensic interviewers whose mission is to interview children about potential maltreatment they have experienced and not as…
Read MoreInterviewing Children on the Autism Spectrum
Children with neuro-divergent disorders such as ASD are at an increased risk of child maltreatment. This population presents challenges for forensic interviewers as there is great variability in functioning including…
Read MoreMore Than One Interview: When, Why, and How
Forensic interviewers and multi-disciplinary partners recognize the shortcomings of strict adherence to a “one and done” interview approach. Research provides some clarification of reasons why a child may need more…
Read MoreSupervision of Child Forensic Interviewers
The role of the forensic interviewer within the CAC continues to evolve, calling for a greater level of competence and skill. Limited opportunities for peer review are no longer sufficient…
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