Forensic Interviewers
What is a forensic interview?
A video recorded, child friendly, investigative interview, use to gather information to determine what has or has not happened.
What is the role of a Family Advocate?
- They meet with the non-offending caregiver to provide information about Alliance for Children, as well as services provided, the investigative process, and education on the dynamics of child abuse.
If you have an appointment or have someone coming, who do you notify?
-Front desk, lobby
Who do we educate?
-Children
-Parents & Caregivers
-Professionals
Who assigns the cases?
Supervisor
What is recantation interview?
If a child is taking back statements previously made in a forensic interview.
Why do we ask for DFPS/LE/Da Updates?
-Confirmed outcry needed for onsite counseling referral.
-CVC Program eligibility
-Assesses for VINE for security/safety planning
-Victim's Rights
-Caregiver comfortability
What color is the visitors badge?
Name the some of the lessons?
-Body Safety
-Internet Safety
-Mental Health
What is the timeframe for Priority 2?
72 hours
Who do Forensic Interviewers' interview?
-Children 2-17 years old
-Adult Victims
What do Family Advocates do during crisis intervention?
-Evaluate risk of self-harm or harm to others
-Safety Plan
-Coping kit
-Safety Contract
What is TBRI?
Trust Based Relational Intervention
Who do we service?
All of Tarrant County
What reasons does CPI have to do for removal?
-Believe the children are not safe with caregivers & are unable to provide alternate place for children.
When do we go straight to forensic interview?
-Outcry of SXAB to a professional
-Confession from perpetrator
- Surviving children in a deceased child household
How do the Family Advocates prep the family before trial?
-Court Orientation
-Education on courtroom etiquette, what to expect, talk through feelings, reduce anxiety
What do you need to fill out if you need Spanish support?
Spanish Support Jot Form
What are some Professional Development Trainings?
-CAP 101
-Stewards of Children
-Handling Disclousure of Abuse
What happens after initial tasks are completed?
-Other Interviews
-Collateral Contacts
-Drug Screening
What type of interview must be staffed with a Forensic Interviewer, all Investigators, and a DA?
ALL MSFI, Secondary, or Recantation interviews
What are some examples of Next Step Projects?
-Family excursions to focus on family bonding
-Lessons or camps for skill development, increase self-esteem, coping techniques and self-projection
-Milestones such as driver's license, quinceaneras, graduation, etc
If a suspect is coming in for an interview, what entrance do they enter from?
Who do you email if you have a training request?
training@allianceforchildren.org
What is Dispositional Staffing?
Rule Out, Unable to Determine, or Reasons to Believe (RTB)