Interrogating Children: Next Generation Advocacy
Witnessing interpersonal violence in the home is the strongest predictor for children becoming future perpetrators. Furthermore, forensic interviews of child-victims of violence are intrusive and can compound the trauma. Our next-generation multidisciplinary law enforcement detective-child advocate team will facilitate scientifically-grounded, child-centered training that lessens the traumatic impact of the interview. The team’s age-appropriate approach to integrated play and questioning will garnering richer quality information and more successful prevention and legal outcomes.