Presenting Evidence in Forensic Interviews

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

1:45 PM – 3:00 PM CT

Location: Seminar

Credit Hours: 1.25

Primary Presenter(s)

Julie Kenniston (she/her/hers)

Deputy Administrator
National Criminal Justice Training Center

Presentation Handout Additional Resources

Co-Presenter(s)

Amy Allen

Forensic Interview Specialist
Homeland Security Investigations
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Shawntae Jones (she/her/hers)

Child/Adolescent Forensic Interviewer
Department of Justice

There is a skill and an incredible amount of nuance, critical thinking, and finesse that goes with presenting evidence in forensic interviews. The last several years have offered insight into survivor perspectives and this has informed much of the victim-centered approach used. This presentation offers interviewer perspectives from experts from the FBI, HSI, and NCJTC.

Learning Objectives:

Integrate choice, consent, and control into the presenting evidence process.
Learn from mistakes and case examples that offer insight into critical decision-making.
Problem-solve difficult situations and burning questions about presenting evidence.