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Forensic Interviewing of Children Training

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Event Dates
Eastern
Location
Huntsville, AL
Address

National Children's Advocacy Center
210 Pratt Ave. NE
Huntsville, AL

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: April 1, 2023

 

Event Type
Classroom
Event Option(s)
Live, In person
Sponsor(s) / Host(s)
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), U.S. Department of Justice; National Children's Advocacy Center
Contact
Sarah Hubbard
Eligibility
All registrations are pending until the NCAC has reviewed the applicant's information and has determined whether the person meets specific criteria for participation.

Date Created: October 26, 2022