Forensic Interviewing of Children Training

Huntsville, AL

Cost: $899

This training is specifically designed as an introduction for child interviewers who have responsibility for initial investigative/forensic interviews of children. It is appropriate for professionals, new to forensic interviewing, 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 CAC 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.

This training will be held in Huntsville, AL at the National Children's Advocacy Center's Training Center. The faculty for this training session will be announced at a later date.

The fee for each week of training is $899. 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

Register Early -- Slots are limited and classes often fill early!

Please confirm your registration before making your travel arrangements.

For more information, contact Ericka Pollitt, at epollitt@nationalcac.org or at 256-327-3746.

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Cancellation Policy: Written cancellations received at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the training session will be refunded less a $100 administrative fee. Registration is transferable. No refunds will be made if cancellation is received within 30 days of the training session.

APSAC Advisor Volume 15, Number 4, Fall 2003

NCAC's Child Forensic Interview Structure by Linda Cordisco Steele, MEd, LPC

Posted by permission of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, 940 NE 13th Street, TCH 3B3406, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

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February 5 - 9, 2007 CLASS FULL CLASS FULL
April 2 - 6, 2007 CLASS FULL CLASS FULL
June 4 - 8, 2007 CLASS FULL CLASS FULL
July 16 - 20, 2007 Wait List Sign-Up CLASS FULL
September 17 - 21, 2007 Wait List Sign-Up CLASS FULL
December 3 - 7, 2007 Register Online Print Registration Form