Takeaway Tuesday

Currently Playing: Takeaway Tuesday S1E4: Beyond "Tell Me More"

Forensic interviewing is a complex process that requires specialized skills and training. Over the last several decades of research, clear international consensus regarding what constitutes best practice in a forensic interview of a child has emerged. The use of open-ended questions is one of the defining features of a high-quality forensic interview. Following best practice guidelines minimizes the likelihood of errors and misunderstandings between the child and the interviewer and helps elicit information from a child that is likely more accurate and reliable. Most of the information recalled by the child should be in response to open, narrative-encouraging questions rather than closed questions which limit elaboration and specify the desired information. The central aim of all prominent interview structures is to obtain an account of the child’s experiences, in his/her own words, with as little prompting as possible. Takeaway Tuesday is an online micro-learning initiative designed by experts in child forensic interviewing. Each episode is a short (5-7 minutes) video on a specific topic developed for forensic interviewers and includes links to relevant resources, such as fact sheets, info prints, research-to-practice articles written by experts in the field; webinars available through the National Children’s Advocacy Center Virtual Training Center (NCACvtc); and other materials available in the Child Abuse Library Online™ (CALiO™). All episodes and accompanying materials are available on the CALiO™ website: https://calio.org/takeaway-tuesday/ Visit the Professional Services tab on the National Children's Advocacy Center website to view the trainings and educational opportunities available for professionals in the field of child abuse and neglect. https://www.nationalcac.org/ For even more supplemental information and training, visit the NCACvtc! The NCACvtc is a free online learning center for professionals in the field of child maltreatment. Courses cover a wide variety of topics regarding child abuse and neglect, including forensic interviewing, law enforcement, medical, mental health, child protection services, victim advocacy, legal, youth-serving organizations, administration, and more. https://ncacvtc.org/ To contact Andra Chamberlain, email her at achamberlin@nationalcac.org. For more updates from the National Children's Advocacy Center Professional Services Department, follow us on our social media platforms! https://www.facebook.com/nationalcac https://www.instagram.com/ncactraining/ https://twitter.com/ncacproservices #forensicinterviewing #ncac