Strategies for Engaging Victims During the Forensic Interview
Webinar (Upcoming)

Strategies for Engaging Victims During the Forensic Interview

February 13, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CT

In preparation for meeting with victims, forensic interviewers routinely assess for any potential barriers that might impact what happens during the interview. A potential barrier that is often overlooked is consideration for where that victim might be in the disclosure process and what implications that could have during the forensic interview. Participants in this training will gain an increased understanding of the various stages of the disclosure process and learn strategies to engage with victims in a productive and meaningful way at the various stages of the disclosure process.

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What's In It For You

Upon completion of this webinar, you will be able to: * Differentiate five stages of the disclosure process * Identify factors that can impact disclosure * Discuss techniques to engage with victims at various stages of the disclosure process

Is This Training For You?

* Law Enforcement * Prosecutors * Social Workers * Tribes/Tribal Partners * Victim Service Providers

Instructors
- Denise Wilson
Denise Wilson   Forensic Interview Specialist - Department of Homeland Security

Denise Wilson is a Forensic Interview Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security, where she conducts forensic interviews to support federal investigations. Prior to that, Denise was the Manager of Forensic Services at the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance in Philadelphia where she was responsible for recruitment, training, and supervision of forensic interviewing staff, as well as the coordination of the multidisciplinary team response to allegations of sexual abuse. In the field since 2001, her experience includes providing training to social workers, judges, attorneys, and medical professionals on the dynamics of child sexual abuse, the Children’s Advocacy Center model, and effectively interviewing and engaging child witnesses. Denise is a Licensed Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has a BSW from Eastern University and an MSW from Widener University.

Denise Wilson   Forensic Interview Specialist - Department of Homeland Security

Denise Wilson is a Forensic Interview Specialist with the Department of Homeland Security, where she conducts forensic interviews to support federal investigations. Prior to that, Denise was the Manager of Forensic Services at the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance in Philadelphia where she was responsible for recruitment, training, and supervision of forensic interviewing staff, as well as the coordination of the multidisciplinary team response to allegations of sexual abuse. In the field since 2001, her experience includes providing training to social workers, judges, attorneys, and medical professionals on the dynamics of child sexual abuse, the Children’s Advocacy Center model, and effectively interviewing and engaging child witnesses. Denise is a Licensed Social Worker in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and has a BSW from Eastern University and an MSW from Widener University.

Contact Information

Jeanette Leitner
(877) 798-7682
jeanette.leitner1969@fvtc.edu
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