The Polish adaptation of the Revised NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol

Area of Science:

• Forensic Psychology
• Child Psychology
• Legal Psychology

Background:

• Child witnesses and victims require specialized interview techniques to ensure accurate testimony.
• Existing protocols have been refined to better support children emotionally during investigative interviews.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the Polish adaptation of the Revised NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol (2014).
• To describe the evolution from the Standard NICHD Protocol (2008) to the revised version.
• To highlight the protocol's utility for legal and psychological professionals in Poland.

Main Methods:

• Review of the Standard NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol (2008).
• Description of enhancements in the Revised NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol (2014), focusing on emotional support.
• Adaptation and validation of the revised protocol for the Polish legal and cultural context.

Main Results:

• The Polish adaptation of the Revised NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol is now available.
• The revised protocol incorporates improved strategies for child emotional support.
• Scientific evidence supports the efficacy of the NICHD protocol in obtaining reliable information.

Conclusions:

• The Polish adaptation provides a crucial tool for interviewing child witnesses and victims.
• This adaptation will aid judges, forensic psychologists, and students in adhering to Article 185 of the Polish Code of Criminal Procedure.
• The protocol aims to improve the quality and sensitivity of investigative interviews with children in Poland.