Victim and Witness Interviewing (Bench mark 2) Flashcards
What are the types of interview techniques?
-Active listening
-Rapport building
-Interview “funneling” skills
-Proximity evidence disclosure strategy
Types of questions?
-Open ended
-Closed ended
-Leading questions
-Neutral questions
-Focused probe
-Closed probe
What is the TEDS acronym?
T: Tell me more about
E: Explain to me
D: Describe what happened
S: Show me how it happened
What are the interrogatives?
Who
What
Where
When
Why
How
What are Inappropriate types of questions?
-Asking multiple questions in one question
-Multiple choice questions
-Forced choice… presenting options
-Opinion… telling them what you think
What are Proxemics?
Body language and space
What are non verbal immediacy behaviors?
-Eye contact
-Head nodding
-Facial expressions
What are verbal encouragers?
-I see
-Okay
-Nice
-Really?
-Yes
-Right
-Uh-huh
What are voice modulation?
-Softer tone
-Slower rate of speech
-Silence when needed
What are affirmations?
Positive reinforcement
“Thank you for helping out”
What is echoing?
Used to get clarification
“Dave’s house?”
What is Emotional labeling?
-Identification to the emotion experienced
What are barriers to active listening?
-Distractions
-Time concerns
-Lack of objectivity
-Bodily needs
-Thinking ahead
What is the PLATCOM acronym?
-People
-Locations
-Activities
-Time
-Capabilities
-Opportunity
-Motives
What are 3 types of questions used in funneling?
-Open ended
-Focused probe
-Closed probe
