Wisconsin Forensic Interview Guidelines Training

Wisconsin Rapids - May 15-19, 2023

1. A signed letter from your supervisor (you cannot submit the application without it)

2. How many forensic interviewers there are in your jurisdiction

3. How many forensic interviews you expect to conduct on a quarterly basis

4. Information on where forensic interviews will be conducted

5. If your agency has a signed MOU or Protocol with a CAC, you will need their support prior to acceptance.

Please submit your application for the Wisconsin Forensic Interview Guidelines (WIFIG) training, sponsored by the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Children's Justice Act. Due to limited space, not all applicants will be accepted. All applications will be reviewed after the application closing date of Friday, April 14, 2023. Qualifying candidates will receive an email with registration information and a link to additional materials.

This 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 alleged 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.

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Letter of Recommendation

REQUIRED: Please upload a letter, signed by you and your supervisor, confirming:

1) Your role as primary forensic interviewer in cases of suspected child maltreatment; AND
2) Your commitment (and your supervisor's commitment) to participation in Peer Review and/or the Mentorship Program post-training; AND
3) Commitment from your department to learn about the CAC model and work within this model whenever possible

Application

What type of forensic training have you had in the past?

What is the estimated number of forensic interviews you conduct, or plan to conduct on a quarterly basis?

How many forensic interviews are conducted in your jurisdiction on a QUARTERLY basis?

How many forensic interviewers are trained to conduct forensic interviews in your jurisdiction?

Participation in Peer Review after the initial 5-day training is required. Are you willing to participate in Peer Review?

Participation in the Mentorship Program after the initial 5-day training is strongly encouraged. Are you willing to participate in the Mentorship Program post-training?

A multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to forensic interviews is best practice. Please indicate how you currently (or plan to) utilize an MDT approach in your work.

Where do you or your MDT conduct forensic interviews most often?

Do you have access to a Child Advocacy Center (CAC) in your community?

With access to a CAC in your community, how do you plan to work with your local CAC when conducting forensic interviews?

If you do not have access to a Child Advocacy Center in your Community answer the following questions:

Without access to a CAC, how do you ensure best practice is being followed when conducting forensic interviews?

If you do not have access to a CAC, how do you incorporate an MDT approach to your interviews?

It is required that all attendees actively participate and complete the full 5 days of training to receive a certificate. Participants must complete a recorded forensic interview within six months of program completion. Participants will also be assigned to an experienced forensic interviewer for additional onboarding. Each participant will be expected to review their first forensic interview post training with their assigned experienced interviewer along with their supervisor. If I change employment before my first forensic interview post training I will notify Lynn Cook or Heather Alston-Shannon by email. I agree that I will comply with these requirements.

Do you require any special accommodations in order to participate in the virtual WIFIG Training?

If yes, please let us know how we can assist you during this training course.

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