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S2E1: Building Strong Foundations: The importance of onboarding forensic interviewers

Release Date: 07/31/2023

S2E7: Unlocking the Secrets: A Q&A on developing forensic interviewers

The SRCAC Exchange

Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum Episode 1: Unlocking the Secrets: A Q&A on developing forensic interviewers Forensic interviewers play a crucial role in gathering information from victims, especially when it involves vulnerable populations like children. But what does it take to become a skilled forensic interviewer? How do we develop their expertise and ensure their techniques adhere to the highest professional standards? Forensic interviewing requires a unique blend of skills, empathy, and the ability to work with the multidisciplinary team. In this episode, we offer a...

S2E6: Building Resilience: Empowering forensic interviewers for sustainable success

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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum Episode 6: Building Resilience: Empowering forensic interviewers for sustainable success As forensic interviewers bear witness to the harrowing narratives of children who have experienced trauma, these stories can have profound effects on the well-being of interviewers. The cumulative toll of this work can contribute to many facets of secondary traumatic stress. In this episode, we will explore the impact of this work on forensic interviewers and shed light on the crucial role supervisors play in supporting their well-being. Discover how...

S2E5: Nurturing Growth: Mentorship and supervision in forensic interviewing

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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum Episode 5: Nurturing Growth: Mentorship and supervision in forensic interviewing In the realm of forensic interviewing, mentorship and supervision are not mere luxuries—they are indispensable pillars of growth and development. A mentor’s steady guidance and a supervisor’s watchful eye can make all the difference in developing interviewers. In this episode, we will discuss the possibilities of what mentorship and supervision can look like at your CAC. Through check-ins, constructive feedback, opportunities for self-reflection, and continuous...

S2E4: Unleashing Potential: Exploring cutting-edge programming for forensic interviewer skill enhancement

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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum Episode 4: Unleashing Potential: Exploring cutting-edge programming for forensic interviewer skill enhancement In a world where forensic interviewers are yearning to enhance their skills, building innovative programs is necessary. These programs equip forensic interviewers with the tools they need to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of their work. In this episode, we are featuring two remarkable guests who have revolutionized the landscape of forensic interviewing in their states. Join us as we dive into a captivating discussion with these...

S2E3: Strength in Unity: The crucial role of MDT and forensic interviewer alignment

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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum Episode 3: Strength in Unity: The crucial role of MDT and forensic interviewer alignment Oftentimes a case is referred to the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) without formal structure or policies in place to support the alignment between the multidisciplinary team (MDT) investigators and the forensic interview. How the forensic interviewer and MDT investigators collaborate is imperative to ensure a positive experience for the child and family. In this episode, we will discuss how your CAC can achieve alignment from the forensic interview...

S2E2: Unveiling the NCAC Pathways Model: Building deeper understanding of forensic interviewer training

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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum Episode 2: Unveiling the NCAC Pathways Model: Building deeper understanding of forensic interviewer training Forensic interviewers have a responsibility to stay up to date with best practices to guarantee that they are providing the best forensic interview possible. They can do this by participating in relevant and ongoing training. This spans from their first core training to advanced, specialized topics and everything in-between. In this episode, we will explore the National Children’s Advocacy Center new PATHWAYS approach to developing...

S2E1: Building Strong Foundations: The importance of onboarding forensic interviewers

The SRCAC Exchange

Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum Episode 1: Building Strong Foundations: The importance of onboarding forensic interviewers Forensic Interviewing has advanced drastically since its development in the 1980s and continues to evolve every day. We recognize that effective onboarding for forensic interviewers is more than just a checklist - it's a transformative process that shapes the trajectory of forensic interviewers' careers. In this episode, we explore the impact of having a comprehensive and thoughtful onboarding process, so that organizations and professionals can establish a...

S1E1: Conversations on  PSB with the Experts - Jane Silovsky

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Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts Episode 1: Jane Silovsky Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Jane Silovsky, Director of the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY). Silovsky discusses how she became involved in the Problematic Sexual Behavior field, the evolution of research into PSB, the importance of caregivers and an interdisciplinary approach to treating children with PSB, and how the CAC model is an ideal model for understanding and effectively responding to these youth and their families. ...

S1E2: Conversations on PSB with the Experts - Michelle Miller

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Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts Episode 2: Michelle Miller Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Michelle Miller, Director of Mental Health Programs at the National Children’s Alliance. Miller discusses why effectively treating children with problematic sexual behavior is so critical, the specific challenges around providing this treatment, changing perceptions in this field, and current resources developed by NCA on this topic. Miller also talks about the future goals and hopes of her continued work in this area. Michelle Miller,...

S1E3: Conversations on PSB with the Experts - Carrie Jenkins and Julia Grimm

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Season 1: It Takes A Podcast: Conversations on PSB with the Experts Episode 3: Carrie Jenkins and Julia Grimm Jimmy Widdifield Jr. hosts a conversation with Carrie Jenkins and Julia Grimm of the Dee Norton Children’s Advocacy Center in Charleston. This conversation focuses on the catalyst for the Dee Norton CAC to address the issue of PSB, the MDT approach to the program that they have developed, the various therapeutic options for children with PSB and their families, the barriers and successes that they have experienced, and how handling these cases is different with this program...

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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum

Episode 1: Building Strong Foundations: The importance of onboarding forensic interviewers

Forensic Interviewing has advanced drastically since its development in the 1980s and continues to evolve every day. We recognize that effective onboarding for forensic interviewers is more than just a checklist - it's a transformative process that shapes the trajectory of forensic interviewers' careers. In this episode, we explore the impact of having a comprehensive and thoughtful onboarding process, so that organizations and professionals can establish a culture of excellence, nurturing the next generation of forensic interviewers.

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Show Notes:

In the first episode of Season 2 of The SRCAC Exchange, Christina Rouse, Program Manager for CAC Development at the Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center, is joined by experts Liz Ghilardi, Heather Stewart, and Julie Kenniston to discuss the criticality of proper onboarding for forensic interviewers. They stress the movement towards professionalism in the field and the necessity for a comprehensive onboarding process to prepare interviewers for their roles. Key onboarding components are highlighted, including observation, practice, immediate feedback, learning to code interviews, and initiating cases involving child disclosures. The experts also discuss potential repercussions of inadequate onboarding, emphasize mentorship and continual improvement, and underline the importance of a peer review system and individualized coaching. Despite the challenges of time, resources, and expertise required to create an effective onboarding program, they urge new interviewers to connect with others in the field for learning and support. Each expert shares their early-career insights and their advice for CAC leaders, emphasizing the need for new interviewers to be patient with themselves and trust the process. Hit the subscribe button now!