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SUMMARY:Strategies for Interviewing a Reluctant Child Witness
DESCRIPTION:Forensic interviewers encounter a variety of forms of reluctance in child witnesses. Forensic interviewers are challenged to adopt a single strategy as reluctance is often the result of a complex interaction of factors including external and internal influences. This training offers an opportunity to do a deep dive into possible sources of reluctance and provides a “toolbox” of strategies for providing support and tailored questioning approaches which may be helpful to a reluctant child witness. \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/strategies-for-interviewing-a-reluctant-child-witness-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Specialized Populations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Renita Mills-King":MAILTO:rking@nationalcac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123150
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T143911Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123150
CREATED:20251023T150013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T150013Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Specialized Populations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney McDonald":MAILTO:smcdonald@nationalcac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T160000
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CREATED:20251104T155953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T155953Z
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SUMMARY:Interviewing Children Who Witnessed Violence
DESCRIPTION:Trauma can affect children mentally and physically\, even when they haven’t been physically hurt themselves. The session focuses on conducting interviews that consider the child’s emotional state and working closely with investigators for a thorough and compassionate approach. \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/interviewing-children-who-witnessed-violence-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Specialized Populations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/shutterstock_2155315451-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Renita Mills-King":MAILTO:rking@nationalcac.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123150
CREATED:20251117T164329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T164329Z
UID:10000123-1779181200-1779206400@www.nationalcac.org
SUMMARY:Interviewing Children on the Autism Spectrum
DESCRIPTION: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 unique memory and cognitive processes\, linguistic style\, understanding and expression of emotions\, and forming connections with others. Many of these children can provide information about their experiences if the interviewer is able to adapt questioning approaches and the interview strategies to meet the needs of this child. Preparation and flexibility are key. While providing a review of possible domains of impact on functioning\, this training will focus on tips for information gathering\, preparation with the investigative partners to set reasonable expectations\, and adaptations to questioning strategies and interview phases. \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/interviewing-children-on-the-autism-spectrum-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Specialized Populations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/adults-in-a-group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney McDonald":MAILTO:smcdonald@nationalcac.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTSTAMP:20260430T123150
CREATED:20251117T165957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T165957Z
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SUMMARY:Forensic Interviews of Preschool Child Witnesses
DESCRIPTION:Forensic 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 witness. A nuanced ability to adapt questioning approaches and the interview protocol to the temperament and linguistic ability of each child is necessary. This training focuses on deepening understanding of preschool capabilities as well as strategies for obtaining information from the youngest witnesses. \nThis training is recommended for child forensic interviewers who have received no formal training on interviewing preschool children\, as well as those who lack comfort in interviewing this population.
URL:https://www.nationalcac.org/event/forensic-interviews-of-preschool-child-witnesses-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Specialized Populations
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ORGANIZER;CN="Renita Mills-King":MAILTO:rking@nationalcac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T160000
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CREATED:20251117T170823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T170823Z
UID:10000127-1785229200-1785254400@www.nationalcac.org
SUMMARY:Interviewing Children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors
DESCRIPTION: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 offenders find themselves balancing their mandate with the goals of investigators and concerned parents. This training will provide information to help forensic interviewers distinguish normative from problematic sexual behavior in children\, identify potential contributing factors to the behavior\, dispel common misconceptions about these behaviors and children\, and have a more robust and evidence-informed response to these cases. Interview adaptations and recommendations will be provided. \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/interviewing-children-with-problematic-sexual-behaviors-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Specialized Populations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC04225-scaled.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ame Seyboth":MAILTO:aseyboth@nationalcac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123150
CREATED:20251117T172332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T172332Z
UID:10000130-1791277200-1791302400@www.nationalcac.org
SUMMARY:Interviewing Children Who Witnessed Violence
DESCRIPTION:Trauma can affect children mentally and physically\, even when they haven’t been physically hurt themselves. The session focuses on conducting interviews that consider the child’s emotional state and working closely with investigators for a thorough and compassionate approach. \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/interviewing-children-who-witnessed-violence-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Specialized Populations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/shutterstock_2155315451-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Renita Mills-King":MAILTO:rking@nationalcac.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTSTAMP:20260430T123150
CREATED:20251117T172929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T194820Z
UID:10000134-1793664000-1793836799@www.nationalcac.org
SUMMARY:Forensic Interviewing with High-Risk Youth: Identifying and Responding to Trafficking Concerns
DESCRIPTION:Children identified as potential trafficking/exploitation victims present many challenges in the forensic interview. Challenges range from reluctance to disclose information to the disclosure of multiple victimizations by numerous offenders occurring in various locations. This training will equip interviewers with skills to effectively plan for and conduct the high-risk or trafficking interview. \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/forensic-interviewing-with-high-risk-youth-identifying-and-responding-to-trafficking-concerns-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Specialized Populations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Forensic_Interviews_Image.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney McDonald":MAILTO:smcdonald@nationalcac.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T123150
CREATED:20251117T173622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T173622Z
UID:10000135-1794301200-1794326400@www.nationalcac.org
SUMMARY:Interviewing Children on the Autism Spectrum
DESCRIPTION: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 unique memory and cognitive processes\, linguistic style\, understanding and expression of emotions\, and forming connections with others. Many of these children can provide information about their experiences if the interviewer is able to adapt questioning approaches and the interview strategies to meet the needs of this child. Preparation and flexibility are key. While providing a review of possible domains of impact on functioning\, this training will focus on tips for information gathering\, preparation with the investigative partners to set reasonable expectations\, and adaptations to questioning strategies and interview phases. \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/interviewing-children-on-the-autism-spectrum-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Training
CATEGORIES:Specialized Populations
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.nationalcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/adults-in-a-group.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Sydney McDonald":MAILTO:smcdonald@nationalcac.org
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