Description
Understand the unique challenges of interviewing children and the guidelines concerning interviewing strategies.Effectively interviewing children requires specialized knowledge and techniques related to child development in order to achieve optimal results. Attorneys and judges are often tasked with decisions about whether to interview children and, if so, the best approach. This topic will provide an overview of evidencebased methods that are developmentally sensitive, taking into account the unique emotional, social, linguistic, cognitive, and behavioral factors that apply to children and their ability to participate meaningfully in the legal process.
Date: 2021-06-21 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
Identify and Understand the Unique Challenges of Interviewing Children
Determine Whether or Not to Examine a Child Directly, Utilize Recommended Modifications, or Alternative Options
Understand What the Research Shows About Children’s Reliability and Ability to Participate Meaningfully in the Legal Process
Recognize Relevant Professional Guidelines Concerning Child Interviewing Strategies
Case Examples
Summary and Conclusions
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,NALA ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Rachel Buehner, Ph.D., M.Ed.-Shelton Forensic Solutions, LLC, Sarah Shelton, Psy.D., M.P.H., M.S.C.P. – Shelton Forensic Solutions, LLC
