Advanced Forensic Interviewing
Forensic Interviews of Preschool Child Witnesses
Virtual TrainingForensic 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…
Preparation and Adaptations for Interviewing Children with Mental Health Needs
Virtual TrainingChildren 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,…
Preparation and Adaptations for Interviewing Children with a Disability
Virtual TrainingChildren 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…
Critical Thinking in the Forensic Interview: moving from rote to responsive practice
National Children's Advocacy Center Training Facility 210 Pratt Avenue NE, Training Building, Huntsville, AL, United StatesEffective 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,…
Interviewing Children on the Autism Spectrum
Virtual TrainingChildren 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…
Supervision of Child Forensic Interviewers
National Children's Advocacy Center Training Facility 210 Pratt Avenue NE, Training Building, Huntsville, AL, United StatesThe 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…
Increasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children
Virtual TrainingMastering 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…
Interviewing Children who Identify as LGBTQ
Virtual TrainingForensic 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…
More Than One Interview: When, Why, and How
Virtual TrainingForensic 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…
Introduction to Supervision for Child Forensic Interviewers
Virtual TrainingThis 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…
