Forensic Interviewing of Children Training

2020

Virtual Training Registration Fee: $1100

There is a 25% discount for registrants from developing countries. Please contact the training coordinator for additional information.

The NCAC Child Forensic Interview Structure is a flexible structure that can be adapted to children of different ages and cultural backgrounds, and is appropriate for interviewing children who may have experienced sexual or physical abuse or who may be a witness to violence. The NCAC forensic interview model emphasizes a flexible-thinking and decision-making approach throughout the interview, as opposed to a scripted format. Each component of the model is research-based and is reviewed annually for appropriate additions or adaptations, by a panel of practicing experts.

• NCAC Child Forensic Interview Structure
• Forensic Questioning
• Child Development
• Memory and Suggestibility
• Pre-Interview Planning
• Strategies for Reluctantly Disclosing Children
• Strategies for Actively Disclosing Children
• Interview Practicum and Peer Review
• Potential Challenges in the Forensic Interview
• Direct and Incremental Transitions to Area of Concern
• Effective Courtroom Testimony
• Mock Court

Who Should Attend?
• Professionals who have the responsibility for conducting the initial investigative/forensic interview of a child
• Tenured child abuse professionals desiring to sharpen existing interviewing skills
• Professionals desiring to learn the current NCAC Child Forensic Interview Structure

Since 1998, the NCAC has provided Forensic Interviewing of Children Training to thousands of professionals from all 50 states and 12 foreign countries, as well as personnel from the Navy, the Marine Corps, the Air Force, and non-governmental organizations. Past participants have been affiliated with children’s advocacy centers, law enforcement, child protective services, medical services, legal agencies, and therapeutic practices.

In order to foster a dynamic and unique learning experience, class size is limited to 32 trainees per session. This training is intended for professionals currently working as part of an investigative agency, a multidisciplinary team (MDT), or a children’s advocacy center (CAC). Because of the high demand for this training, professionals currently working as part of an investigative agency, a MDT, or CAC will be given priority to ensure that they have access to the training they need.

Faculty includes national experts who are also practicing forensic interviewers, and senior attorneys from the Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA).

Training will be seven days from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. C.T. each training day.

A certificate of attendance will be awarded to participants who attend the training in its entirety.

Need a duplicate certificate?

To obtain an official duplicate Certificate of Attendance for a training hosted by NCAC, attendees must submit a request form and $15.00 fee payment. The fee payment may be submitted electronically or by mail.

• Due to the volume of requests for duplicate certificates, receiving your certificate may take up to two weeks.
• Registration and attendance records are only kept on file for six (6) years. We are not able to honor requests for certificates for trainings or conferences that happened more than six years ago from today’s date.
• Duplicate certificates are available only for trainings and conferences hosted by NCAC.

Duplicate certificates are $15.00. Please consider your request carefully before submitting a form and payment, as there are no refunds for this service.

Electronic Submission: Submit a request form online. An invoice will be sent to you to pay electronically. Requests are processed upon receipt of payment.

Paper Submission: Contact NCAC Continuing Education for a paper request form. conted@nationalcac.org or 256-327-3781.

All certificates will be sent via email unless otherwise requested.

The NCAC is often requested to provide a letter of invitation to prospective attendees from international countries. In order to provide this letter of invitation, the NCAC requires specific documentation from the prospective attendee. List of requirements