The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
11/14/2024 - 11/14/2024 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Event Description
NOTICE: This event was originally scheduled for March 27 and has been rescheduled for November 14. If you registered in March you will be automatically registered to attend this event and will receive an email with the new zoom link. Please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org with any questions.
General Admission (individual session): $30.00 APSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free 1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) Non-Members: $30.00 1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) APSAC Members and NY Foundling: $20.00 APSAC Members: You will receive your discount automatically when registering. The New York Foundling Staff: Please email FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org to request your entry code.
Title: "Just the facts": Best practices for minimal facts interviewing presented by Thomas D. Lyon, JD, PhD
Description:
Investigators and other practitioners advised to conduct minimal facts interviewing are often told to limit themselves to who, what, when, and where. But how? Children are notoriously poor at estimating dates, which means that “when” can pose difficulties. Worse, it can lead to estimates of dating that will lead to inconsistencies and impeachment of the child’s story. Furthermore, children are reluctant to describe genital touch, and often ill-equipped to specify the nature of the touch. Again, mistakes in eliciting the early report can easily lead to problems for the case down the road. Based on research in child interviewing and developmental psychology, I’ll discuss how practitioners can avoid these pitfalls and conduct productive minimal facts interviews.
Cancellations:
No cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.