Using a research-based forensic interview protocol is important for gathering as much accurate information as possible from children about crimes they have experienced or witnessed. This webinar will provide an overview of a modified form of the National Institute of Child Health and Development (NICHD) interview protocol. The pitfalls associated with asking compound, direct, suggestive, and leading questions will be discussed.
Participants will learn the following:
- How building rapport and providing narrative practice influences how informative children are during interviews.
- Techniques to increase children’s narrative production.
- Techniques to minimize the risk of children adopting suggested information.
- Key points that need to be addressed in forensic interviews.
Other Webinars with this Presenter
- July 28: Preparing for a Forensic Interview of a Child: What Criminal Justice Professionals Need to Know
- Aug 25: Conducting Forensic Interviews with Children: What Criminal Justice Professionals Need to know (this webinar)
This webinar was pre-approved for 1 CEU credit by the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP)® and the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP). Founded in 1975, the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) is the oldest national victim assistance organization of its type in the United States and is the recognized leader in victim advocacy, education and credentialing. To learn more about NOVA, visit trynova.org.
