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Forensic interviewing requires foundational training, and the NCAC Child Forensic Interview Structure is globally recognized as a top model. This four-day, interactive training will provide fundamental training, child practicum, and a legal component.

Duration: 4 days
Suggested Class Size: 20-30
Prices begin at: $13,500-$17,000

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.

Duration: 2 days
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $6,000-$7,000

Forensic interviewers and MDT partners understand that conducting just one interview may not be sufficient. Review supportive literature, learn a process for choosing cases, and receive guidance on conducting follow-up interviews.

Duration: 2 days
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $6,000-$7,000

Move from rote to responsive practice by learning how to make thoughtful decisions throughout the interview and while engaging with investigative partners.

Duration: 2 days
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $6,000-$7,000

Deep dive into possible sources of reluctance and receive a “toolbox” of strategies for providing support and tailored questioning approaches that may be helpful when interviewing a reluctant child witness.

Duration: 2 days
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $6,000-$7,000

Effectively engage with children who have disabilities including those who may be on the autism spectrum. This training covers pre-interview preparation, collaboration with investigative teams, adapting interviews, and making critical decisions during forensic interviews while boosting confidence and competence in handling the unique challenges posed by disabled children.

Duration: 1 day
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $3,000

Learn techniques such as invitations, breadth and depth questions, open and specific ‘wh’ questions, and minimizing leading questions to help navigate and comprehend a child’s detailed recollection of events, enhancing the interviewer’s effectiveness in forensic settings.

Duration: 1 day
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $3,000

Learn to distinguish normal from concerning behaviors, understand contributing factors, and dispel misconceptions in this training. By enhancing their knowledge and approach, interviewers can better fulfill their mission of uncovering potential maltreatment while addressing the needs of investigators and concerned caregivers.

Duration: 2 days
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $6,500-$7,000

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.

Duration: 1 day
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $3,000

Children with neurodivergence are at higher risk of abuse and also pose different challenges during the interview process. Learn how these children think and express themselves while adapting your questions and approach to gain valuable information.

Duration: 1 day
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $3,000

Equip yourself with skills to connect with and support gender-diverse and LGBTQ+ children during interviews, ensuring their experiences are understood and addressed respectfully.

Duration: 1 day
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $3,000

Children may recant abuse allegations for many reasons, from external pressure to internal conflict—creating challenges for investigations and prosecutions. This training equips forensic interviewers with the tools to navigate recantation, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and make informed decisions about re-interviewing. Learn strategies for planning, preparation, and conducting interviews when recantation occurs.

Duration: 1 day
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $3,000

The role of forensic interviewer usually includes the provision of testimony in judicial proceedings.  This session will equip interviewers with skills to review the forensic interview in testimony preparation.  Tips for testifying in court will be provided to students. 

Duration: 1 day
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $3,000

Forensic Interviewing with High-Risk Youth: Identifying and Responding to Trafficking Concerns

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.

Duration: 2 days
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $6,500-$7,000

This course starts with fundamental supervision principles and provides strategies to establish an effective supervision process. It’s ideal for experienced forensic interviewers, executive directors looking to implement robust supervision, and chapter representatives aiming to establish regional or statewide supervision programs.

Duration: 1 day
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $3,000

Forensic interviewing with children and adolescents demands more than training—it requires strategy. This advanced training equips supervisors with the tools to coach and elevate interviewers across four essential areas: question typology, protocol adherence, social support, and critical thinking. Practical guidance and adaptations will be provided for all experience levels—helping your team grow with confidence and consistency.

Duration: 2 days
Suggested Class Size: 30
Prices begin at: $6,500-$7,000