The Advanced Forensic Interview Certificate is designed to support forensic interviewers to gather information from alleged victims and witnesses in the most reliable and legally defensible manner. Specifically, this training is for forensic interviewers with previous basic training and extensive experience in forensic interviewing and/or working with individuals with disabilities. The certificate is founded on forensic interviewing best practices with considerations and adaptations to account for individual disability, mental health disorders, language capacity, and cultural background. 

At this training, you’ll learn through readings, didactic instruction, video examples, case scenarios, and participating in activities throughout the training. All attendees complete a practicum that is scored on a pass/fail basis.

Minimum requirements:

• Completion of basic forensic interviewing training (min. 32 hours)
• Completion of 100 interviews and/or a minimum of 2 years experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or an expert review/letter of recommendation.

Number of Attendees: 24 Max

Number of Instructors: 4