NCJ Number
236642
Date Published
2010
Length
27 pages
Annotation
This article discusses a multi-tiered approach for credentialing forensic interviewers working with maltreated and abused children.
Abstract
The author examines the critical role of the forensic interviewer in obtaining legally defensible statements from maltreated children and provides an overview of existing and proposed standards or credentials for those conducting these interviews. In examining these existing and proposed standards, it appears that a multi-tiered process for credentialing forensic interviewers may be emerging. In recognition of this trend, and using the National Advocate Credentialing Program as a Guide, the author proposes a four-tiered credentialing process for forensic interviewers (basic, intermediate, advanced, and diplomate) with an additional category for "inactive" forensic interviewers. (Published Abstract)