The forensic interviewer at the Children’s Advocacy Center is a trained professional who conducts interviews with child abuse victims in a way that is legally sound and sensitive to the needs of the child. Our forensic interviewers are typically the first people to interview a child about allegations of abuse, and their role is critical in ensuring that the child's story is accurately and appropriately documented.

Our forensic interviewers provide several critical services, including:

• Conducting forensic interviews with child abuse victims in a neutral and non-leading manner to obtain accurate and reliable information about the abuse.

• Using age-appropriate language and techniques to ensure that the child understands the questions being asked.

• Documenting the interview in a thorough and accurate manner, using specialized interview protocols that are legally defensible in court.

• Coordinating with other members of the CAC team, such as the medical provider and therapeutic team, to ensure that the child's needs are being met in a coordinated and comprehensive manner.

• Testifying in court about the information obtained during the forensic interview.

The forensic interviewers at the Children’s Advocacy Center are here to provide a safe, supportive, and legally sound environment for child abuse victims to share their experiences. By conducting interviews in a neutral and non-leading manner, forensic interviewers can help to ensure that the child's story is accurately documented and that their needs are being met. The information obtained during the forensic interview can also be critical in seeking justice for child abuse victims and protecting other children from abuse.