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SUMMARY:Testimony Preparation Using the Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:Receiving a subpoena for court testimony often sparks anxiety for forensic interviewers. Every action of the forensic interviewer may be reviewed under microscope for any errors resulting in a less than perfect interview. Given that there is no perfect interview\, potential errors of omission and/or commission will be identified by the prosecution and the defense teams. At times\, aspects of the forensic interview may be identified as “flawed” even if this identification is actually the mistake. This session will equip forensic interviewers with skills to review their forensic interview for strengths and challenges when preparing to testify in court. Students will learn methods for the provision of professional expert or fact-witness testimony. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers at any level who wish to increase their skills and confidence in the provision of court testimony.
URL:https://www.nationalcac.org/event/testimony-preparation-using-the-forensic-interview/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Advanced Forensic Interviewing,Specialized Populations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney McDonald":MAILTO:smcdonald@nationalcac.org
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SUMMARY:Increasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children
DESCRIPTION:Expand your knowledge beyond the basics of forensic interviewing. This training deepens interviewers’ understanding of how and why effective questioning strategies work\, along with delivering sensitive and targeted social support. Highly recommended as primary follow-up for interviewers seeking to update and enhance their skills. \nThis training is highly recommended as the first follow-up training for newer interviewers as well as those who wish to refresh and update their skills.
URL:https://www.nationalcac.org/event/increasing-skill-in-forensic-interviewing-of-children-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Advanced Forensic Interviewing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Renita Mills-King":MAILTO:rking@nationalcac.org
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SUMMARY:More Than One Interview: When\, Why\, and How
DESCRIPTION: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 than one interview and limited recommendations for implementation\, leaving forensic interviewers and their investigative partners with little clarity about how to apply this information to day-to-day practice. This training will review supportive literature\, introduce a decision-making process for selecting appropriate cases\, and guidance for conducting follow-up forensic interviews. Recommendations for explaining and defending the multi-session approach is included. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers who have developed some comfort and flexibility with the continuum of questioning strategies as well as the phases of a forensic interview.
URL:https://www.nationalcac.org/event/more-than-one-interview-when-why-and-how-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Advanced Forensic Interviewing
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney McDonald":MAILTO:smcdonald@nationalcac.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250911
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T021441Z
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SUMMARY:Increasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children
DESCRIPTION: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 of effective questioning strategies and the provision of sensitive and targeted social support. Opportunities for practice are provided. \nThis training is highly recommended as the first follow-up training for newer interviewers as well as those who wish to refresh and update their skills.
URL:https://www.nationalcac.org/event/increasing-skill-in-forensic-interviewing-of-children-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Advanced Forensic Interviewing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/family-therapy-cbt-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Renita Mills-King":MAILTO:rking@nationalcac.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250619
DTSTAMP:20260429T185153
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T021016Z
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SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Forensic Interview: moving from rote to responsive practice
DESCRIPTION: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\, especially in highly complex cases. This training focuses on preparing interviewers to make thoughtful decisions throughout the entirety of the interview. Suggestions for engaging with investigative partners in the adaptations will be addressed. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers wishing to improve their planning\, thinking\, and decision making processes throughout the forensic interview as well as working effectively with investigative partners.
URL:https://www.nationalcac.org/event/critical-thinking-in-the-forensic-interview-moving-from-rote-to-responsive-practice-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Advanced Forensic Interviewing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/onto-the-next-big-idea-in-business-2022-12-07-21-02-16-utc-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Renita Mills-King":MAILTO:rking@nationalcac.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250116
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SUMMARY:Increasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children
DESCRIPTION: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 of effective questioning strategies and the provision of sensitive and targeted social support. Opportunities for practice are provided. \nThis training is highly recommended as the first follow-up training for newer interviewers as well as those who wish to refresh and update their skills.
URL:https://www.nationalcac.org/event/increasing-skill-in-forensic-interviewing-of-children/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Advanced Forensic Interviewing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/family-therapy-cbt-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Renita Mills-King":MAILTO:rking@nationalcac.org
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SUMMARY:More Than One Interview: When\, Why\, and How
DESCRIPTION: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 than one interview and limited recommendations for implementation\, leaving forensic interviewers and their investigative partners with little clarity about how to apply this information to day-to-day practice. This training will review supportive literature\, introduce a decision-making process for selecting appropriate cases\, and guidance for conducting follow-up forensic interviews. Recommendations for explaining and defending the multi-session approach is included. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers who have developed some comfort and flexibility with the continuum of questioning strategies as well as the phases of a forensic interview.
URL:https://www.nationalcac.org/event/more-than-one-interview-when-why-and-how/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Advanced Forensic Interviewing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/happy-little-african-american-girl-at-therapy-sess-2022-12-16-07-49-36-utc-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney McDonald":MAILTO:smcdonald@nationalcac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185153
CREATED:20231017T185034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T185103Z
UID:10000012-1727686800-1727798400@www.nationalcac.org
SUMMARY:Increasing Skill in Forensic Interviewing of Children
DESCRIPTION: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 of effective questioning strategies and the provision of sensitive and targeted social support. Opportunities for practice are provided. \nThis training is highly recommended as the first follow-up training for newer interviewers as well as those who wish to refresh and update their skills.
URL:https://www.nationalcac.org/event/beyond-the-basics-increasing-skill-in-forensic-interviewing-of-children/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Advanced Forensic Interviewing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/family-therapy-cbt-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney McDonald":MAILTO:smcdonald@nationalcac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185153
CREATED:20231017T185312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231017T185312Z
UID:10000013-1721638800-1721750400@www.nationalcac.org
SUMMARY:Critical Thinking in the Forensic Interview: moving from rote to responsive practice
DESCRIPTION: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\, especially in highly complex cases. This training focuses on preparing interviewers to make thoughtful decisions throughout the entirety of the interview. Suggestions for engaging with investigative partners in the adaptations will be addressed. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers wishing to improve their planning\, thinking\, and decision making processes throughout the forensic interview as well as working effectively with investigative partners.
URL:https://www.nationalcac.org/event/critical-thinking-in-the-forensic-interview-moving-from-rote-to-responsive-practice/
LOCATION:National Children’s Advocacy Center Training Facility\, 210 Pratt Avenue NE\, Training Building\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Forensic Interviewing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/onto-the-next-big-idea-in-business-2022-12-07-21-02-16-utc-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney McDonald":MAILTO:smcdonald@nationalcac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T160000
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CREATED:20231017T185512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T174816Z
UID:10000014-1709629200-1709654400@www.nationalcac.org
SUMMARY:Getting the Best Information from a Narrative Child Witness
DESCRIPTION: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 use of invitations\, breadth and depth questions\, open and specific ‘wh-’ questions and limited use of option posing questions provides a framework for understanding and moving through a child’s narration of remembered event(s). \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers at any level who wish to increase their ability to obtain the most complete and accurate information from a child witness.
URL:https://www.nationalcac.org/event/getting-the-best-information-from-a-narrative-child-witness/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Advanced Forensic Interviewing,Specialized Populations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/blurred-little-girl-praying-for-happiness-and-peac-2022-10-20-01-53-49-utc-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Brooke Sowells":MAILTO:bsowells@nationalcac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T185153
CREATED:20231019T141551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231019T141551Z
UID:10000050-1699952400-1700150400@www.nationalcac.org
SUMMARY:More Than One Interview: When\, Why and How
DESCRIPTION: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 than one interview and limited recommendations for implementation\, leaving forensic interviewers and their investigative partners with little clarity about how to apply this information to day-to-day practice. This training will review supportive literature\, introduce a decision-making process for selecting appropriate cases\, and guidance for conducting follow-up forensic interviews. Recommendations for explaining and defending the multi-session approach is included. \nThis training is recommended for forensic interviewers who have developed some comfort and flexibility with the continuum of questioning strategies as well as the phases of a forensic interview.
URL:https://www.nationalcac.org/event/more-than-one-interview-when-why-and-how-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Advanced Forensic Interviewing
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/happy-little-african-american-girl-at-therapy-sess-2022-12-16-07-49-36-utc-1-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney McDonald":MAILTO:smcdonald@nationalcac.org
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