In virtually all jurisdictions, any time a child makes an accusation of sexual abuse, that child will participate in a ‘Forensic Interview.’ This interview is conducted by a person who has completed specialized training in child interview techniques – often a staff member of the local Children’s Advocacy Center or a member of local law enforcement. The purpose of the forensic interview protocol is to create an environment where the child is required to describe what, if anything, happened to them in their own words. To accomplish this goal, forensic interviewers are trained to avoid the use of leading or… Read More →