Increasing Comfort and Competency Using Media
Description:
Should media be used in the forensic interview? This has long been the question professionals must answer. Resoundingly, experienced forensic interviewers and researchers have found the use of Anatomical Dolls, Anatomical Diagrams and Easel Board paper is an effective, legally-sound method of enhancing an individual’s communication- if used appropriately. Whether you have been through Basic training including the use of media or not, this training is for you! In this training, you will learn updated research-based practices on when and how to present the tools in a forensically sound manner. You will also learn strategies for defending your use of Anatomical Dolls, Anatomical Diagrams and Easel Board paper in the courtroom.
Objectives:
Understand when to use Anatomical Dolls, Anatomical Diagrams and Easel Board paper in a forensically sound manner.
Acquire a forensically sound process for how to introduce and use each within the forensic interview.
Gain an understanding of the most updated research on the use of media.
Be able to provide research-based courtroom testimony to support each media use.