CST Forensic Interview Training (CST FIT)
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CST Forensic Interview Training (CST FIT)

November 6-8, 2024 | Virtual

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This is an advanced course. Please make sure you meet the prerequisites before registering. Develop the skills and techniques to conduct developmentally appropriate forensic interviews with victims of child sex trafficking. Learn the differences between interviewing children in child abuse cases and interviewing child sex trafficking victims. Review victim-centered interview methodology with special emphasis given to understanding the factors contributing to child sex trafficking victimization and the impact on development and effects of trauma. Learn to gather information regarding the use of technology in the child sex trafficking business model and the multitude of crimes that traffickers commit, including the use of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

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Registration deadline: October 23, 2024 **Limited seats available!** This is an advanced course and is designed for trained forensic interviewers and law enforcement. Please make sure you meet all prerequisites before registering. Registrants must have completed the **NCJTC** course **[Presenting Evidence in Child Forensic Interviews.](http://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/trainings/TR00314763/presenting-evidence-in-child-forensic-interview-online)** *Training is approved by the U.S. Department of Justice.* *You must attend all sessions to receive a certificate.* Training Schedule: November 6 | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern November 7 | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern November 8 | 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern **For information concerning continuing education units, please view our [policies](ncjtc.fvtc.edu/policies#continuingeducation) page.** **Prerequisite** * Have completed an NCA approved 5 day Forensic Interviewing course or its equivalent * Minimum of 2 years’ experience * At least 50 child forensic interviews per year, totaling 100 child interviews **OR** have interviewed a minimum of 250 children in the context of an MDT regardless of number of years * Students must have completed the NCJTC course [Presenting Evidence in Child Forensic Interviews](http://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/trainings/TR00314763/presenting-evidence-in-child-forensic-interview-online) * Students will also need to have completed the online modules “FIT: Dynamics of CST Victim Interviews (Parts 1 & 2) and the “FIT: Preparing for the CST Forensic Interview” prior to the first day of this in-person training. Any students who have NOT completed these modules prior to attending the training will not receive a certificate at the end of the course. View instructions for enrolling into these modules [HERE](http://ncjtc.fvtc.edu/resources/RS00195788/mec-child-sex-trafficking-forensic-interview-onlin)

What's In It For You

Upon completion of this training, you will be able to: * Apply developmentally and culturally appropriate methodology in forensic interviews of victims of child sex trafficking * Utilize forensically sound interview techniques appropriate for use in court testimony

Is This Training For You?

* Forensic Interviewers * Law Enforcement * Victim Service Providers

Contact Information

Sarah Southworth
(877) 798-7682
Sarah.Southworth0170@fvtc.edu

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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
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