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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.

This 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. Details and registration.

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.

This training is recommended for forensic interviewers at any level who wish to increase their skills and confidence in the provision of court testimony. Details and registration.