Forensic Interview
/ˈfɒr.ən.zɪk ˈɪn.tər.vjuː/
Definitions
- (n.) A structured questioning process conducted by trained professionals to obtain accurate and reliable information from witnesses, often children, in legal investigations.
The forensic interview was conducted to gather detailed testimony without leading the child.
Forms
- forensic interview
- forensic interviews
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Commentary
Forensic interviews must balance thorough fact-finding with minimizing trauma; standardized protocols are critical for admissible and ethical evidence gathering.
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