Training Overview
Children experience exploitation and witness violence, and may be asked to identify unknown suspects during the course of an investigation. However, children may fail to correctly identify a suspect for multiple reasons. This presentation will review the research on child eyewitness lineup identification; identify issues that may lead to incorrect suspect identifications; and discuss techniques to improve children’s eyewitness accuracy in lineup identifications.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the research on child eyewitness suspect lineup identification, including issues of eyewitness bias, and how it connects to child abuse forensic interviews and investigations
- Identify memory and trauma issues that may lead children to incorrectly identify a suspect in lineups
- Discuss techniques to improve children’s eyewitness accuracy in suspect lineup identification procedures
Zoom Webinar System Requirements
For the best experience, use a computer or mobile device with a stable internet connection. Please have the latest version of Zoom installed, along with working speakers and a microphone. A webcam is required if you’re requesting continuing education credit.