Interviewing Children with Disabilities

You might have seen this before, but below is information on a series of webinars provided by APSAC (Assocation Professional Society on the Abuse of Children) on the topic of Interviewing Children with Disabilities
 
 

 

   
 

March 14, 2023

10 AM – 11:30 AM EST

 

 

General Considerations for Interviewing Children with Disabilities

During this session, participants will learn pre-interview considerations for choosing an appropriate interview setting that is trauma-informed and victim-sensitive. In addition, participants will learn pre-interview considerations for adjusting the forensic interview to the individual’s needs, and methods of gathering this information pre-interview. Consideration will be given to the physical setting, timing of the interview, informed consent, language, and comfort items in the interview process.
Presenter: Dermot Whelan, Police Sgt., Retired

 

 

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All Classes 10 AM – 11:30 AM EST

 

 

Advanced Considerations for Interviewing Children with Disabilities Part I
During this session, participants will learn pre-interview considerations for choosing an appropriate interview setting that is trauma-informed and victim-sensitive. In addition, participants will learn pre-interview considerations for adjusting the forensic interview to the individual’s needs, and methods of gathering this information pre-interview. Consideration will be given to the physical setting, timing of the interview, informed consent, language, and comfort items in the interview process.
Presenter: Kate Homan, MS

 

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Register for each session individually by using the links below.

 
3/14 General Considerations for Interviewing Children with Disabilities Presented by Dermot Whelan
 

3/21 Advanced Considerations for Interviewing Children with Disabilities Part I Presented by Kate Homan

 

6/6 Advanced Considerations for Interviewing Children with Disabilities Part II Presented by Dermot Whelan

 

6/20 Interviewing Children with Communication Disorders

Presented by Staci Whitney

 

7/11 Adapted Protocol For Interviewing Children Who do Not Speak Presented by Kate Homan

 

7/25 Investigating Crimes Against Children with Disabilities-Considerations for Law Enforcement Presented by Dermot Whelan

 

 

Disclaimer: these webinars have the same content that was presented in 2022.
 
CE Credits Available.