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Investigative interviewing
a non-coercive approach using open questions to improve
the flow of communication and information.
All interviews, whether with victims, witnesses or
suspects, are termed “investigative interviews”.
The information gathered in interviews is tested against
available facts
Distinct interviewing protocol
•Step-wise
Approach
Develop for interviewing child witnesses as
•National young as 3 years of age as well as other
Institute of Child vulnerable or intimidated witnesses
Health and
Human The procedure encourages and facilitates
Development
(NICHD) the child's recall of events. Every
•Guidance for opportunity is provided to obtain the child's
Achieving Best
Evidence in version.
Criminal
Procedure
•Conversation
management
•Cognitive Interview
Distinct interviewing protocol