Central California Child Forensic Interview Training (CFIT)
The Child Forensic Interview Training for California is a four-day introductory course intended for new child forensic interview specialists. This course will introduce child forensic interviewing within the context of multidisciplinary team investigations; interviewer and team responsibilities; interview models and techniques; child development of language and cognition as it applies to interviewing; disclosure dynamics; childhood trauma as it relates to interviewing. Experiential exercises and role-play activities are interwoven throughout the four-day training. Video of actual interviews will be shown whenever possible. Completion of this course does not certify you to conduct child forensic interviews, consult your County CAC/MDIT for local requirements.
Understanding and Responding to Internet Crimes Against Children
This session will provide child abuse professionals with information about online child sexual abuse offenses including current California laws and the legal consequences of these crimes. Case studies will feature grooming techniques used by online child predators. Best practices for reporting online sexual exploitation will be discussed. Mental health resources regarding vicarious trauma will also be provided.
