Forensic Interviewing with Children

This course offers a framework that is specifically designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and techniques of forensic interviewing with children. The curriculum is based on scientific underpinnings of best practice models while emphasizing hypothesis testing in conducting focused interviews. This course will also cover the importance of protocols and regulations and will introduce students to procedures of child sexual abuse and criminal investigations. This model is used widely in the fields of child welfare, mental health, education, domestic violence and the criminal justice system. An area of particular focus in this course will be the flexible interview protocol, which is used to interview young children who have experienced maltreatment but is also applicable to other interview situations involving adults. Note: Check with the institution regarding start/ end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to the program, section, and/or semester.