History of Michigan's Forensic Interviewing Protocol: What You Need to Know! Meet-up
Date and time
Location
This is a web-based meet-up through Adobe Connect
Description
Michigan is the only state in the United States to have an interviewing protocol enacted as part of a law. Since 1998 Michigan has paved the way for interviewers to be part of the only science based and research driven interviewing protocol when working with children. CPS workers, law enforcement, CAC interviewers and prosecutors are required by Michigan's Child Protection Law to follow the document developed by Dr. Debra Poole. During this Adobe Connect meet-up, you will learn the phases of the interview, the history of how we got where we are, who is required to use this protocol, and the training required to assure that before you view a case involving a forensic interview you can assess that it was handled correctly. It is important for judges and referees to be informed and educated on the Forensic Interviewing Protocol so Michigan can uphold the tradition of being a leader in keeping kids safe.
Host: State Court Administrative Office - Child Welfare Services
Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2019
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Julie A. Knop, Director, Child Abuse Training Unit, Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan
Target Audience: This interactive web-based meet-up is intended for jurists and referees.
Is registration required? Yes, registration is required to participate in this meet-up.
Who should I contact with questions? For general assistance, please contact Darla Brandon, SCAO-CWS Administrative Assistant, at BrandonD@courts.mi.gov or 517-373-8036.
Can I update my registration information? Yes. You can update your information (name, email, answers, etc.). Click on the following link for a step by step tutorial:
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The Child Welfare Services (CWS) department is part of the Michigan State Court Administrative Office (SCAO). CWS provides assistance to circuit court family divisions on child welfare matters, including child protective proceedings, foster care, adoption, termination of parental rights, permanency outcomes, and data collection and analysis. CWS administers the Michigan Court Improvement Program (CIP), the Foster Care Review Board Program (FCRB), and the training program for the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. CWS provides numerous multi-disciplinary trainings each year on a variety of child welfare issues.