Anatomical Diagrams
From CornerHouse’s earliest days, Anatomical Diagrams have been incorporated into The CornerHouse Forensic Interview Protocol as one of the potential tools, methods, and techniques for communication during the forensic interview. Various iterations of these anatomical diagrams have existed since CornerHouse began, although the last version that has been in use was created in 2000. Over the past several years, CornerHouse began work on an updated set of anatomical diagrams; these have been used within CornerHouse’s Children’s Advocacy Center in our practice of conducting forensic interviews, and will now be introduced into CornerHouse’s Forensic Interview Training programs, and made available for investigative professionals in the field who use anatomical diagrams in their work. The updated diagrams were created with a consideration of expanding inclusion and representation, to be reflective of the array of individuals who participate in forensic interviews and with continued consideration of forensically sound practices grounded in both research and practical experience.
This webinar will provide an introduction to the updated anatomical diagrams, including an overview of the creation of the diagrams and considerations in their development; will include a review of use of anatomical diagrams in general, including reference to applicable research and best practices, and considerations for transitioning to the new version of the diagrams; and will provide opportunity for questions and discussion regarding practical use of the anatomical diagrams. As this presentation is designed for professionals who have previous training and practical experience with using anatomical diagrams, this presentation will not include full, comprehensive training regarding use of anatomical diagrams or other tools.
Objectives:
Participants attending this presentation will:
Understand the evolution of the anatomical diagrams, including the process for updating the anatomical diagrams and the purposes for the changes.
Identify how the updated anatomical diagrams can be incorporated into current forensic interview practice.
Describe how the updated anatomical diagrams fit within forensically sound and person-centered practices that are grounded in knowledge based in research and practice.