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What is emphasized as crucial regarding the timing of interviewing children after an alleged event?
What is emphasized as crucial regarding the timing of interviewing children after an alleged event?
Which strategy should an interviewer use to help a child feel comfortable during an interview?
Which strategy should an interviewer use to help a child feel comfortable during an interview?
What is an important guideline regarding the nature of questions asked during the interview?
What is an important guideline regarding the nature of questions asked during the interview?
How should an interviewer respond to a child's statements during the interview?
How should an interviewer respond to a child's statements during the interview?
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What should older children be given the opportunity to do during the interview process?
What should older children be given the opportunity to do during the interview process?
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Study Notes
Guidelines for Interviewing Children
- Immediate Interviewing: Minimize delays between alleged event and interview.
- Rapport Building: Establish rapport before discussing abuse; use practice interviews on neutral topics.
- Open-Ended Questions: Use open-ended questions whenever possible.
- Neutral Interviewer: Maintain a neutral stance, avoiding conveying correctness or incorrectness.
- Multiple Explanations: Consider multiple interpretations of a child's statements.
- Child Clarification: Offer children the chance to review and clarify statements if old enough.
- Child Comfort: Reassure the child it is acceptable to not understand a question or not know an answer, or even disagree with the interviewer.
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This quiz covers essential guidelines for effectively interviewing children, particularly in sensitive situations. It emphasizes the importance of building rapport, using open-ended questions, and maintaining a neutral stance to encourage children to express themselves comfortably. Learn how to navigate the complexities of child interviews while ensuring their comfort and clarity.