Practical ideas for prosecutors, detectives and other non-mental health professionals working with child victims during the investigation and prosecution of offenders. Having good relationships with child victims is critical to convicting abusers, and can help empower and protect the child during the process. With a thoughtful approach, we often can turn a child's vulnerabilities and unique challenges into strengths for the child victim and for prosecuting their offenders.
Learning Objectives:
Identify methods for non-mental health professionals to build relationships of trust with child victims
Develop steps to empower a child victim in the courtroom
Explore creative techniques that will help jurors relate to child victims during trial
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