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What is the purpose of forensic interviews? Correct Ans-- to obtain a statement from a child,
in a developmentally & culturally sensitive, unbiased & fact-finding manner
- to support accurate & fair decision making by the involved multidisciplinary team in the
criminal justice & child protection systems
What are the 3 phases of forensic interview? What happens during each phase? Correct Ans-
Phase 1: introduction, ground rules / instruction, building rapport, narrative practice
- rules in the room:
> speak of things that are true & really happened
> if you don't understand something that I say, tell me you don't understand
> If I say something wrong, you can tell me that I am wrong
> If I ask a question that you don't know the answer to you can tell me you don't know
- introduces the presence of MDT observing the interview
Phase 2: gathering information
- the who/what/where/when/how ~ VERY cautious on the "why" question
Phase 3: Closure
- Have to leave the child on a positive note
What types of questions are asked during these forensic interviews? Correct Ans-Free-recall
questions
Open-ended
Close-ended (yes or no)
, Multiple choice (must always give a choice of none of the above, don't want to pressure a child
into something that didn't happened)
- be cautious on the mis-leading questions
What are some challenges in child forensic interviews? Correct Ans-- the victim is a child
- witness-less crime
- issues of memory or suggestibility
- possibility of problems with leading questions, coaching from someone, or could potentially
taint the case
- false allegations or misinterpretations
- compliant victims
- children tend to have a different language than adults, things can be a huge challenge
Physical abuse Correct Ans-non-accidental injury inflicted by a caregiver
- possibly:
> an injury that leaves a mark
> something observable
- intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury
> punching, kicking, biting, burning, or shaking of the child
Discipline Correct Ans-control that is gained by requiring that rules & orders be obeyed &
punishing bad behavior
Corporal Punishment Correct Ans-punishment administered by an adult (as a parent or a
teacher) to the body of a child ranging in severity from a slap to a spanking
What are the different variables that are considered risks for abuse? Correct Ans-
Interactional variables: interplay between the victim & the abuser that set up the abuse
situation; possible cyclical
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