The FIND Foundations for Forensic Interviewing Adults training is designed for professionals who work with adults who have disabilities and/or mental health disorders. The curriculum is designed to teach professionals how to gather information in the most reliable and legally defensible manner. The training is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations for memory, trauma and cultural background. 

Curriculum topic areas include Trauma-Informed Approach; Interview Setting; Remaining Neutral; Reducing Authoritative Presence of Interviewer; Communication Skills; Memory; Abuse Dynamics; Question Types; Engagement and Rapport; Interview Instructions; Transition to Topic of Concern; Topic of Concern; Closure; and Post Interview Considerations. Participants learn through readings, didactic instruction, video examples, case scenarios, and participating in activities throughout the training. All attendees complete a practicum to have an opportunity to practice and utilize the skills that are introduced in the training.

Number of Attendees: 24 Max

Number of Instructors: 5