Preparing for a Forensic Interview of a Child: What Criminal Justice Professionals Need to Know
Preparation for a forensic interview is important in conducting the best interview possible. Gathering information from patrol officers, child protection caseworkers, and caretakers about the child and the allegation is crucial in deciding on the interview strategy. This webinar will focus on getting the information important for the interview, and how it can improve the quality of the interview and the investigation.
Participants will learn the following:
- What information is important to know before the child’s interview.
- How reliable case facts may be incorporated into cued-recall questions.
- Identifying possible alternative explanations to explore in the child’s interview.
- What case situations may require the use of a forensic interview specialist.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Wendy Dutton received a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from the University of Arizona, and a Doctorate in Justice Studies from Arizona State University. She worked with adult and adolescent sexual offenders for eight years in inpatient treatment, and in Arizona’s prison and probation systems. Dr. Dutton has been a forensic interviewer for the past 29 years, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix. She has conducted more than 10,000 forensic interviews. She has testified frequently as an expert witness in child abuse cases in Arizona and Montana. Dr. Dutton authored a treatment workbook for sexually abused children, and has written several articles that were published in professional journals and newsletters.
Relevant Government Agencies
Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Justice, Judicial Branch Agencies, Municipal Government, State & Local Government
Event Type
Webcast
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Thu, Jul 28, 2022, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
ET
Cost
Complimentary: $ 0.00
Website
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Organizer
Justice Clearinghouse
