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Forensic Interviewing Guidelines for Questioning Immigrant Children

Society for Research in Child Development via YouTube

Overview

Explore key insights from scientific research on forensic interviewing techniques for questioning immigrant children and adolescents at U.S. borders in this 58-minute webinar hosted by the University-Based Child and Family Policy Consortium and the Society for Research in Child Development. Gain valuable knowledge on the types of information elicited from immigrant children, factors affecting disclosure and accuracy, effective interview methods, and necessary training for interviewers. Learn from expert presenters Dr. Jodi Quas, Dr. Thomas Lyon, and Caron Scott as they discuss crucial topics such as interview context, guidelines, and behaviors. Discover the importance of open-ended questions, interview instructions, and cultural considerations in maximizing the accuracy of information obtained. Delve into specific interview protocols, language barriers, trauma questionnaires, and approaches to addressing gang affiliation. Enhance your understanding of best practices for conducting forensic interviews with immigrant children to ensure fair and effective questioning procedures.

Syllabus

Introduction
The sheer number of children being questioned
Uncertainty
Interview Context
Interview Topics
Interview Guidelines
Interview Behavior
Openended Questions
Interview Instructions
Other Legal Claims
Maximize Openended Questions
Example Questions
Interview Protocols
Language vs Culture
Language vs Language
Trauma Questionnaires
Gang Affiliation
Question Prompts
Closing Thoughts

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Society for Research in Child Development

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