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Forensic Interviewing of Children Training
The National Children’s Advocacy Center (NCAC) Forensic Interviewing of Children training is an internationally recognized, research-informed and practice-informed intensive training. Participants will learn necessary skills to conduct a competent investigative…
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 MoreSpanish Speaking Forensic Interview Training
This training will begin with a review of the principles of recognized “best practice” forensic interviewing, then will quickly move to address the unique challenges faced by forensic interviewers who…
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…
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