Wisconsin Forensic Interview Guidelines Training (WIFIG)

This virtual and In-Person five-day, interactive program is designed to introduce participants to the Wisconsin Forensic Interview Guidelines. Learners will develop forensic interview skills by increasing their knowledge of the process of disclosure, the impact of language and development, effects of trauma, and question strategies that contribute to dynamics of memories and suggestibility. Learners will also engage in practice opportunities for conducting developmentally appropriate forensic interviews of children alleged as child abuse victims or children who have witnessed abuse or violence. All content will be reflected in the concept that forensic interviews have the purpose of gathering accurate information from children about events they experience.


Two training sessions are open for application:

September VIRTUAL - Week of September 19th & 26th

  • Tuesday and Thursday - 9/20, 9/22
  • Monday, Wednesday, and Friday - 9/26, 9/28, 9/30 

October IN PERSON - Week of October 17th in WAUSAU

  • Monday - Friday 10/17, 10/18, 10/19, 10/20, 10/21

Application Requirements: Please review carefully

1. Completed Application

2. A signed letter from your supervisor is required and you will not be able to complete the application without having it ready to attach.  

3. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

This training is sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Children's Justice Act. Due to limited space, not all applicants will be accepted. 

Application Closing Date:  All applications will be reviewed after the application closing date of August 5, 2022. 

Qualified candidates will receive an email to complete registration to attend the September virtual course or October in person course. Emails will include additional materials and a link to join September's training via Zoom or the October hotel registration instructions and information for the training in Wausau in October. 


Questions?




Office of Crime Victim Services

Heather Alston-Shannon
CJA Support Specialist 
P: (608) 977 1511 
Email:
alston-shannon@doj.state.wi.us