Posts Tagged ‘Training’
Interviewing 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…
Read MoreStrategies for Interviewing a Reluctant Child Witness
Forensic interviewers encounter a variety of forms of reluctance in child witnesses. Forensic interviewers are challenged to adopt a single strategy as reluctance is often the result of a complex…
Read MoreForensic Interviews of Preschool Child Witnesses
Forensic interviews of preschool children are challenging, calling for knowledge of early childhood developmental abilities and limitations, as well as strategies for developing rapport and maintaining engagement with a preschool…
Read MoreIntroduction to Supervision for Child Forensic Interviewers
This one-day course is an introduction to a supervision model for forensic interviewers beginning with a review of basic principles of supervision and offering strategies for developing an effective supervision…
Read MoreGetting the Best Information from a Narrative Child Witness
Forensic interviewers often focus much attention on strategies for interviewing reluctant children. Alternatively, there are also skills to be developed and generously applied when interviewing a highly narrative child. The…
Read MoreCritical Thinking in the Forensic Interview: moving from rote to responsive practice
Effective forensic interviewers must possess a broad repertoire of skills. Additionally, forensic interviewers should develop a critical thinking framework to accommodate the needs of the child and the investigative team,…
Read MoreIncreasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children
Mastering the use of optimal questioning strategies and legally defensible social support requires additional training beyond an initial one-week class. This course deepens interviewers’ understanding of the why and how…
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