HD FS 258 Lecture 20: CMAS/HDFS 258 Lecture 20

• School: PSU
• Department: Human Development and Family Studies
• Course: HD FS 258
• Professor: Chad Shenk

Document Summary

Neutral de-emphasize authority: comfortable room, provided thorough rules. Being watched by other people not in the room. Private and free from distractions: objective space nothing influencing, no drawings. Kids are easily distracted: adults too, biggest distraction: White board that turns into a smart board. Investigative team has ability to observe and provide input to interviewer. If english is not their first language: more than one other person in the room. As soon as possible after the alleged events have occurred: within reason, taking schedules and other needs into consideration. Right before going into foster care is the best time sometimes. Make sure when they get back home, can acclimate back to environment. Not going to interview at nighttime: getting ready to go to bed. If child has a nap time, will not interview during that time. Impact of trauma requires elements of processing of abuse.