Training Overview
Children and youth have individual needs based on their age and development. The CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol is a person-centered, semi-structured, and forensically sound process to gather information from individuals who are identified as victims and/or witnesses of an alleged crime. There are times when it is necessary to adjust a traditional model of a one session forensic interview for the unique needs of the individual, including interviewing the individual over multiple sessions. This is identified as a Planned Multiple Session Interview (or multisession). Understanding when a multisession interview is necessary and how to conduct a multisession interview may be beneficial to maximize the individual’s ability or opportunity to share their experience.
This training will review the literature regarding multiple-session interviews, discuss decision-making for selecting appropriate cases for multiple sessions, and provide guidance on conducting a single forensic interview over multiple sessions.
Objectives
- Learners will understand the benefits of multiple-session forensic interviews in meeting the unique needs of individuals.
- Learners will identify when a multiple-session interview may be necessary.
- Learners will learn to adjust the CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol into a Planned Multiple-session interview.
- Learners will explore considerations for the Multidisciplinary Team regarding incorporating multiple session interviews in current practice.
Register Through CornerHouse
This training being offered FREE to MDT members within the state of Minnesota. MDT members include any Child Advocacy Center (CAC) staff, law enforcement/peace officers, Department of Children and Families, attorneys and advocates within a county attorney’ office, medical providers and educators who serve/work with their local Child Advocacy Center. Please email if you have questions regarding the MDT requirements.