The FIND Adapted for Individuals Who Do Not Speak training is a three-day training designed for established forensic interviewers with previous basic training and extensive experience in forensic interviewing and or working with individuals with disabilities. At this training, you’ll learn through readings, didactic instruction, video examples, case scenarios, participating in activities throughout the training, and practicing a multi-session interview based on an assigned case scenario on the final day.

This training is founded on forensic interviewing best practices with a focus on communicating with individuals who do not speak, use gestures to communicate, speak few words, or utilize a communication device. The curriculum is designed to support forensic interviewers to gather information from alleged victims and witnesses in the most reliable and legally defensible manner. 

Minimum requirements:

• Completion of basic forensic interviewing training (min. 32 hours) and/or equivalent investigative or interviewing training
• Demonstrated experience in interviewing and/or investigating allegations of abuse and neglect

Number of Attendees: 24 Max

Number of Instructors: 2