Huntsville, AL
Tuition: $949

This training is specifically designed for child interviewers who have responsibility for initial investigative/forensic interviews of children. It is appropriate for professionals from the fields of child protective services, law enforcement, and those affiliated with a Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) with less than one year of full-time experience. The National Training Center has provided child interviewing training since 1999.

In this course, the attendee will experience immersion in the latest research-based information on interviewing techniques, taught by nationally recognized trainers; opportunities to develop and refine interviewing skills during a videotaped child interviewing exercise with a "real kid" from our community; the chance to observe and participate in a mock court scenario, which will demonstrate concepts related to providing effective testimony in child abuse cases. Additional topics to be covered are the NCAC Forensic Interview Structure, forensic questioning, developmental issues, interview strategies, memory and suggestibility, interviewing tools, fantastic statements, and expert witnesses. Each participant will receive a notebook of resource materials, a copy of his/her videotaped child interview practicum, and the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the country.

The fee for each week of training is $949. Participants are responsible for all transportation, lodging and some meals (lunches will be provided). Early registration is encouraged. CEUs will be available. More about CEUs

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For more information, contact Ericka Pollitt, at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 256-327-3746.