FIND Adapted for Individuals Who Do Not Speak

The FIND Three-Day Adapted for Individuals Who do not Speak training is designed for established forensic interviewers with previous basic training and extensive experience in forensic interviewing and or working with individuals with disabilities. The training is founded in forensic interviewing best practices with considerations and adaptations to account for 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. Participants 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. For in-person trainings, securing the training location will be the responsibility of the client. The space should be large enough to accommodate the number of participants for the specified training. The space should also include any audio/visual technology that is required for the viewing of a PowerPoint presentation with videos and sound. The space should also include up to five (5) additional spaces for the final day of the training for the breakout practicum sessions that can accommodate up to five (5) people for the entirety of the final day of training.
Minimum requirements include:
- 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