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SAKI Toolkit: Interviewing Skills
Online Resource
SAKI Toolkit: Interviewing Skills
Publication Date: 2023
Trauma-informed interviewing provides a compassionate, intentional opportunity for victims to disclose information with investigators. This toolkit will help investigators learn the skills they need to be successful and avoid retraumatizing the victim.
Topic(s):
Documentation and Report Writing Investigations TraumaVAWA Crime(s):
Sexual AssaultRole(s):
Investigator/DetectiveRelated Resources
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