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SUMMARY:First Witness | ChildFirst® Forensic Interview
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nFirst Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorneys\, and forensic interviewers. \nStudents receive training on the ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Model which includes child development\, memory and suggestibility\, testifying in court\, legal issues\, and preparing children for court. This training incorporates lecture and discussion\, review of electronically recorded interviews\, skill-building exercises\, and an interview practicum. \nRegister via First Witness\nTo register for First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview training: \nIf you ARE from a ChildFirst® State (AK\, AR\, CT\, DE\, GA\, IL\, IN\, KS\, MD\, MN\, MO\, MS\, NJ\, NY\, NC\, OH\, OK\, PA\, SC\, VA\, WV) \nChildFirst® states reserve the right to train their residents. If you wish to attend the First Witness ChildFirst® Forensic Interview training with us\, Zero Abuse Project (ZAP) will need to grant permission. This process can take up to a week\, but it’s easy\, and we will help. \nTo begin registration;\n1. Complete and submit the online registration form.\n2. You will receive a confirmation of registration email.\n3. First Witness Child Advocacy Center (CAC) will follow up with the correct authorizing agents to approve or decline your attendance.\n4. You will receive an email confirmation of training approval or rejection. \nIf you are NOT from a ChildFirst® State (AL\, AZ\, CA\, CO\, FL\, HI\, ID\, IA\, KY\, LA\, ME\, MA\, MI\, MT\, NE\, NV\, NH\, NM\, ND\, OR\, RI\, SD\, TN\, TX\, UT\, VT\, WA\, WI\, WY) \nThe ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Model is still for you! Even if your team has been trained in different models\, we provide further training in one of the very best interview models. ChildFirst® is one of a few National Children’s Alliance (NCA) accredited models\, and First Witness offers ongoing technical assistance to participants following completion of the training. With the ChildFirst® model\, you or your staff will be able to screen for multiple forms of maltreatment. This model is also excellent for professionals that conduct a limited amount of interviews as it is highly adaptable and easy to learn. ChildFirst® specializes in bringing the latest and best research-backed forensic interviewing techniques to professionals. \nContinuing Education Credits \nP.O.S.T. and C.L.E. credits are available for Minnesota participants.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-forensic-interview-4/
LOCATION:First Witness\, 1402 E 2nd Street\, Duluth\, MN\, 55805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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SUMMARY:First Witness | ChildFirst® Expanded Forensic Interview Process
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nBased on the nationally-recognized ChildFirst® Forensic Interview Model\, this 2.5-day training provides a purposeful and legally defensible process for conducting expanded forensic interviews with children who may not succeed in a standard\, single interview due to trauma\, developmental\, special needs or other complicating issues\, including poly-victimization. \nThis training is designed for investigative teams of law enforcement officers\, social workers\, prosecutors\, child protection attorney\, and forensic interviewers. \nThis training will teach the expanded interview process as well as research supporting multiple\, non-duplicative interviews with child victims and witnesses. \nParticipants must have completed a nationally recognized basic child forensic interview training. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-childfirst-expanded-forensic-interview-process-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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SUMMARY:First Witness | Don’t Panic: Lessons Learned from Child Abuse Investigations and the Satanic Panic
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nThe Satanic Panic included many high-profile and complicated child abuse investigations. Professionals\, parents\, and others questioned children in leading and suggestive ways\, which caused many issues throughout these investigations. Since then\, researchers and child abuse professionals have improved the way that we now question children. This presentation will include a brief history of the Satanic Panic\, lessons learned\, and recommendations on how to better question children. \nRegister via First Witness
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-dont-panic-lessons-learned-from-child-abuse-investigations-and-the-satanic-panic/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Investigation,Multidisciplinary teams,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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SUMMARY:First Witness | Reading the Room: The importance of understanding body language in forensic interviews
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nBody language makes up roughly 93% of our communication; thus\, making it a highly influential piece of interviewing. During the first half of this workshop\, participants will learn how to read interviewee body language cues in forensic interviews and to what extent they happen subconsciously. We will discuss how body language cues may be dependent on a child’s age\, gender\, culture\, abilities\, and experiences. Participants will also learn the importance of the role that body language plays in an interview. During the second half of this workshop\, participants will learn about interviewer body language. We will discuss subconscious interviewer body language and the possible implications this body language could have on the child being interviewed. Participants will learn how to be socially supportive in their body language while remaining neutral. Throughout this workshop\, we will discuss and watch case examples looking at prominent body language cues.
URL:https://minnesotachildrensalliance.org/training/first-witness-reading-the-room-the-importance-of-understanding-body-language-in-forensic-interviews-2/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Forensic Interview,Online Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="First Witness":MAILTO:Info@firstwitness.org
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