Interview and Interrogation in Child Abuse and Family Violence Cases

Learn the techniques, methods and strategies for interviews during child abuse and exploitation investigations in order to improve case outcomes. These interviews could be with non-offending spouses, caregivers, other family members or friends, as well as suspects. This skills-based training will assist students with obtaining exculpatory information to build a stronger case, while being victim-centered and trauma-informed. 

• Engage witnesses, non-offending caregivers, and alleged victims in a trauma-informed manner to minimize the potential negative impact of the investigative process while gathering information.
• Maximize the amount of accurate information gathered during investigative interviews resulting in solid statement evidence.
• Minimize suggestibility through a purposeful questioning approach.
• Practice narrative-inviting question strategies.
• Discuss safety and generate approaches for multiple case scenarios that maximize positive outcomes.

This training is only available to law enforcement.