(Private) Child Forensic Interviews for CA State PDO
When there has been an allegation of child abuse, particularly sexual abuse, there are often no witnesses or physical evidence. For this reason, it’s important to get as much information as possible from the child. Forensic interview protocols have been developed using the research in the field and continue to be refined as new research is conducted. This presentation will provide an overview of the forensic interviewing process, including best practices, as well as signs that the
interview may have been conducted improperly or the child may have given inaccurate information.
Highlights
• Interviewer Qualifications
• Characteristics of a Forensic Interview
• Question Types
• Interview Tools
• Alternative Hypotheses
• Interviewer Errors
Objectives:
Upon completion of the presentation, the attendee will:
1. Understand the components of a forensic interview
2. Identify the types of questions used in a forensic interview
3. Understand and identify possible alternative hypotheses that should be explored
4. Know what to watch out for when reviewing a forensic interview for errors
Speakers
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LCSW
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LISW-CP
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Mysia Thatcher
