New Webinar! Child Interviewing – Where Research Meets Practice

Event date: November 29

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PART 3 - Fun in the Funnel – Exploring Focused Questions (November 29)

Description:The funnel is an analogy to understand the concept of beginning with broad questions and moving to more focused questions. The concept of broad to more focused questions is a best practice for gaining accurate information in the least leading manner. This webinar will explore how to gather information about events or topics. The fun in the funnel is learning how this concept can build structure in an investigative interview, which is beneficial for the interviewee and the interviewer. Participants will learn how to apply the funnel concept and strategies for building structure in an interview.

Presenter Bio: Andy Stuart is the Training Division Manager with The Forensic Practice in British Columbia, Canada. Andy became a StepWise instructor in 2008, under the direct supervision of Dr. John Yuille and Dr. HuguesHervé. Since then, he has trained hundreds of front-line staff in StepWise interviewing. As the Training Division Manager, he mentors new trainers, consults with interviewers in the field, and contributes to new workshop development. In 2001, his policing career began, and after completing twenty years of service, Andy held the rank of Staff Sergeant at the Saanich Police Department, Victoria, BC. He is the recipient of multiple police commendations, including the Meritorious Service Medal from the Provincial Lt. Governor. He has also held positions as a sessional instructor at Camosun College and an online instructor at the University of Manitoba. Academically, Andy holds a diploma in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and a Master’s degree in Public Administration.

TFP Bio:

The Forensic Practice is a Canadian company dedicated to teaching the StepWise 360 interview model.

Dr. Hugues Hervé, the Practice Director, has three decades of experience developing and delivering interview training for child welfare, law enforcement, and other professionals across Canada.

The Forensic Practice team consists of highly skilled social workers, police officers, psychologists, and researchers dedicated to providing exceptional training on investigative interviewing, child and youth interviewing, trauma informed practice, and risk assessment.

Our aim is to deliver evidence-based training on gathering and evaluating information; empowering individuals to make informed, effective, and sound decisions.