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Forensic Interviewing of Children Training

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Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Online

Participants will be introduced to the evidence-based literature that supports the National Children's Advocacy Center (NCAC) Child Forensic Interview Structure.

This webinar includes lectures, skill-building activities, guided discussions, reflections, and an interview practicum in a supportive environment with assessment and feedback provided by experienced interviewers. 

Course Topics: 

  • NCAC Child Forensic Interview Structure
  • Dynamics of Abuse
  • Forensic Conversations
  • Child Development
  • Memory and Suggestibility
  • Pre-Interview Planning
  • Inclusive Forensic Interviewing
  • Interview Practicum and Assessment
  • Transition Strategies
  • Effective Courtroom Testimony

Participants are expected to complete six-hours of prework prior to the first official day of training.

Registration Fee Payment Deadline: May 12, 2023

 

Date Created: October 26, 2022