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Child Forensic Interviewers' Conceptions of Their Professional Identity: A Guiding Framework
Sarah L Deck1, Martine B Powell1, Linda Cordisco-Steele2
1Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University, Mount Gravatt, Australia.
Journal of Child Sexual Abuse
|November 21, 2024
Summary
Forensic interviewers
Area of Science:
- Forensic Psychology
- Child Development
- Criminal Justice
Background:
- Forensic interviewers require effective strategies for complex cases.
- Professional identity formation is crucial for interviewer effectiveness.
- Understanding core professional attributes guides this development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and delineate the core attributes of professional identity for forensic interviewers.
- To explore how expert interviewers conceive their professional roles.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative thematic analysis of interviews with 21 expert forensic interviewers.
- Focus on their approaches to conducting child interviews.
Main Results:
- Expert interviewers consistently perceive their professional identity as temporary information holders.
- They see themselves as protectors of evidence.
- Prioritizing the child's needs is a central identity component.
Conclusions:
- Identified core values align with best practices and victim needs.
- A framework for professional identity can aid interviewers in complex situations.
- This research supports enhanced training and support for forensic interviewers.
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