Presenting Evidence in the Forensic Interview - February 2023

When:  Feb 21, 2023 from 12:00 to 16:00 (ET)
Associated with  Open Forum
Join FBI Supervisory Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewers on 2/21/23 from 12pm-4pm ET for a training on presenting evidence in the forensic interview. Technology has impacted how children and adolescents are victimized. Research tells us that the use of technology during victimization can decrease the likelihood of victim disclosure. Reluctant children may need more cues, which may mean utilizing evidence in the forensic interview. This training will provide foundational information and address advanced topics in presenting evidence in the forensic interview, with a focus on equipping CACs to provide forensic interviews in FBI cases. In the first half of the training, participants will participants will learn how evidence may be used in a forensic interview, how to present evidence, and gain an understanding of the dynamics of victims of abusive images. The second half will delve deeper into the components introduced in the first session, providing an introduction to advanced topics including highlighting the types of evidence and use of evidence in more complex cases. Participants will be introduced to various types of evidence such as audio clips, subject statements, text messages, and more. Participants will also learn the importance of the pre-interview MDT discussion regarding case and evidence availability and how to utilize evidence in more complex cases such as kidnappings and surreptitious recordings while attending to the needs of the victim. Participants in the live training will have the opportunity to join the discussion and ask questions. The webinar will be recorded and available for on NCA Engage Stay tuned for an announcement about additional opportunities to build presenting evidence in 2023.

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