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S2E1: Building Strong Foundations: The importance of onboarding forensic interviewers
S2E1: Building Strong Foundations: The importance of onboarding forensic interviewers
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51 minutes
Released:
Aug 15, 2023
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Podcast episode
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Season 2: Forensic Interviewer Growth Continuum Episode 1: Building Strong Foundations: The importance of onboarding forensic interviewers Forensic Interviewing has advanced drastically since its development in the 1980s and continues to evolve every day. We recognize that effective onboarding for forensic interviewers is more than just a checklist - it's a transformative process that shapes the trajectory of forensic interviewers' careers. In this episode, we explore the impact of having a comprehensive and thoughtful onboarding process, so that organizations and professionals can establish a culture of excellence, nurturing the next generation of forensic interviewers. Episode Transcript Show Notes: In the first episode of Season 2 of The SRCAC Exchange, Christina Rouse, Program Manager for CAC Development at the Southern Regional Children’s Advocacy Center, is joined by experts Liz Ghilardi, Heather Stewart, and Julie Kenniston to discuss the criticality of proper onboarding for forensic interviewers. They stress the movement towards professionalism in the field and the necessity for a comprehensive onboarding process to prepare interviewers for their roles. Key onboarding components are highlighted, including observation, practice, immediate feedback, learning to code interviews, and initiating cases involving child disclosures. The experts also discuss potential repercussions of inadequate onboarding, emphasize mentorship and continual improvement, and underline the importance of a peer review system and individualized coaching. Despite the challenges of time, resources, and expertise required to create an effective onboarding program, they urge new interviewers to connect with others in the field for learning and support. Each expert shares their early-career insights and their advice for CAC leaders, emphasizing the need for new interviewers to be patient with themselves and trust the process. Hit the subscribe button now! Host: Christina Rouse, MSW Guests: Liz Ghilardi, MSW, LCSW Heather Stewart Julie Kenniston, MSW, LISW Links: Connect to your Chapter: Midwest Region Northeast Region Southern Region Western Region Connect to your Region: Regional Children’s Advocacy Centers Contact Host: Christina Rouse Contact Guests: Heather Stewart Julie Kenniston, MSW, LISW Liz Ghilardi, MSW, LCSW National Children’s Advocacy Center The SRCAC Exchange Follow SRCAC on Facebook and LinkedIn for more learning content!
Released:
Aug 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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