Introduction to Developmentally Appropriate Interviewing using the Revised NICHD Protocol
Presented by: Michael E. Lamb, PhD, Irit Hershkowitz, PhD, Mireille Cyr, PhD, and Carlos Eduardo Peixoto, PhD
15 Hours / 15 CEs
On Demand | Self-Paced Professional Training
This on-demand professional training program on Introduction to developmentally appropriate interviewing using the Revised NICHD Protocol is presented by Michael Lamb, PhD; Irit Hershkowitz, PhD; Mireille Cyr, PhD; Carlos Eduardo Peixoto, PhD.
The Revised NICHD (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) Protocol, developed over the last three decades, provides detailed research- and evidence-based guidance for structured forensic interviews of young and vulnerable alleged victims of abuse. Effective use of the Protocol demands both (1) a thorough understanding of the underlying research and principles and (2) extended supervision and guidance as a trainee works to translate principles into effective practices.
This program reviews the underlying research that guided the development of the NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol and informed its structure and content, particularly child, event, and interview factors. This program is the first of a 4-program certificate program for users and consumers of the NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol and serves as a prerequisite.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- 1 Describe the underlying research that guided the development of the Protocol and informed its structure and content: child and event factors
- 2 Describe the underlying research that guided the development of the Protocol and informed its structure and content: interview factors
- 3 Describe the pre-substantive phase of the interview
- 4 Describe how following the Protocol enhances the value of forensic interviews with children
- 5 Describe the substantive phase of the interview
- 6 Describe how following the Protocol enhances the value of forensic interviews with children
- 7 Describe how children’s developmental capacities, event characteristics, and interviewer practices influence the quality and quantity of information provided in forensic interviews
- 8 Describe strategies for preparing children for substantive questioning through rapport-building, ground rules, and episodic memory retrieval practice
- 9 Describe techniques for managing reluctance and supporting disclosure during the transitional phase of a forensic interview
- 10 Describe questioning strategies used to explore incidents in the substantive phase while maximizing free recall and minimizing suggestive questioning
Presented By
Michael E. Lamb, PhD, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Cambridge
Michael E. Lamb is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. He received his Ph.D. from Yale University in 1976 and honorary doctorates from the Universities of Goteborg (1995), East Anglia (2006), Abertay (2015), and Montreal (2019). Until 29 June 2016, he was a member of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry Panel. He is the author or editor of about 50 books, including Investigative interviews of children (1998), Child sexual abuse: Disclosure, delay and denial (2007), Tell me what happened: Structured investigative interviews of child victims and witnesses (2008 and 2018), Children’s testimony (2011), and Children and cross-examination: Time to change the rules? (2012). Together with his colleagues, Michael worked extensively to develop and validate the NICHD Protocol in a series of studies that began in 1990. He currently edits the journal, Psychology, Public Policy, and Law.
Presented By
Irit Hershkowitz, PhD, rofessor of Social Work, University of Haifa
Irit Hershkowitz is a Professor of Social Work, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel. Irit is one of the original developers of the NICHD Protocol and, more recently, of the Revised NICHD protocol. For three decades, she has conducted field research on best practice concerning child interviews and has specifically focused on the value of protocol-guided interviews. She has been largely involved in domestic and international training for child investigators. Irit is co-author of the book 'Tell me what happened: structured investigative interviews of child victims and witnesses' (Chichester, UK and Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 2008; 2018) and author of many scientific articles and book chapters.
Presented By
Mireille Cyr, PhD, professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal
Mireille Cyr is a licensed psychologist and a professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal. Among other research in child sexual abuse, she has conducted studies on the French version of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Protocol, that is now taught in Québec, Canada and in many French-speaking countries in Europe. In the last 20 years, she has trained police officers and other psychosocial and judicial professionals, mostly in Europe and Canada. She is a member of the Royal Society of Canada and the impact of her work has been recognized by numerous awards. She is the author of numerous books, chapters, and articles including Recueillir la parole de l’enfant témoin ou victime: De la théorie à la pratique (2019, 2e éd) and Conducting interviews with child victims of abuse and witnesses of crime: A practical guide (2022).
Presented By
Carlos Eduardo Peixoto, PhD, Forensic Psychologist in private practice
Carlos Eduardo Peixoto has a PhD in Psychology. He is a Forensic Psychologist in private practice and Invited Auxiliary Professor at ICBAS-University of Porto and the Catholic University of Portugal (Oporto Regional Centre). He has served as a trainer and consultant on forensic interviewing to international organizations (e.g. UNODC), police departments, child protection services, courts, public prosecution offices, law firms and insurance companies, especially in Europe and South America.
Training Outline
Key topics covered in this training include:
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Child factors; Event factors
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Preparing the child for the interview
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Questioning the child
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The transitional phase; Investigating specific incidents
Earning a Certificate
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CE Sponsorship Information
Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here.
American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.
Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).
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