What is Refresher Training?

 

This training will review the content from the ChildFirst forensic interview protocol. Refresher training will focus on the practical application of the Finding Words/Child First protocol in order to ensure that the interviewer has the skills needed to complete a competent Forensic Interview of a child abuse victim. 

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This training will be a 1-day, in-person session, that will be held regionally.

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Who can apply? 

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Any law enforcement individual who has successfully completed the 5-day Forensic Interview Training course is eligible to apply for this Refresher Training. (Proof of completion will be required upon acceptance.)

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Applicants must have had prior experiences with interviewing child abuse victims and will be asked to supply examples of questions or issues that they have encountered.

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Locations:

• Northern Refresher Training:

Passaic County Prosecutor's Office / Child Advocacy Center; 30 King Road; Totowa, NJ 07512
(Multi-purpose Room)

• Central Refresher Training:

Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office Training Center; 11 West Patrol Road; Edison, NJ 08837
(Located in Thomas Edison Park)

• Southern Refresher Training:

Camden County College - Blackwood Campus; 200 College Drive; Blackwood, NJ 08012
(Connector 105, building 5)

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