Association of Professionals Solving the Abuse of Children. In partnership with The New York Foundling
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The New York Foundling & APSAC Webinar Series on Controversial Topics
11/14/2024 - 11/14/2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Eastern Time

Event Description
NOTICE: This event was originally scheduled for March 27 and has been rescheduled for November 14. If you registered in March you will be automatically registered to attend this event and will receive an email with the new zoom link. Please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org with any questions.  



Title: "Just the facts": Best practices for minimal facts interviewing presented by Thomas D. Lyon, JD, PhD
 
Description:
Investigators and other practitioners advised to conduct minimal facts interviewing are often told to limit themselves to who, what, when, and where. But how? Children are notoriously poor at estimating dates, which means that “when” can pose difficulties. Worse, it can lead to estimates of dating that will lead to inconsistencies and impeachment of the child’s story. Furthermore, children are reluctant to describe genital touch, and often ill-equipped to specify the nature of the touch. Again, mistakes in eliciting the early report can easily lead to problems for the case down the road. Based on research in child interviewing and developmental psychology, I’ll discuss how practitioners can avoid these pitfalls and conduct productive minimal facts interviews.
 
Bio: Thomas D. Lyon's goal is to identify the most productive means of questioning children about abuse and violence. He is the Judge Edward J. and Ruey L. Guirado Chair in Law and Psychology at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. Lyon is past-president of the American Psychological Association's Section on Child Maltreatment (Division 37) and a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. His work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the United States Department of Justice, the California Office of Emergency Services, the National Center on Child Abuse and Neglect, the California Endowment, and the Haynes Foundation.
 
Learning Objectives:
  • Explain challenges associated with eliciting accurate “when” information from children during minimal facts interviews and how to address them effectively.
  • Identify strategies to facilitate children’s disclosure of sensitive information, such as genital touch, while minimizing inaccuracies.
  • Apply research-based techniques from developmental psychology to conduct productive minimal facts interviews that reduce risks of inconsistencies and improve case outcomes.

General Admission (individual session): $30.00
APSAC Members and The New York Foundling Staff Admission: Free
1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) Non-Members: $30.00
1 CE Credit (Social Work & Psychology) APSAC Members and NY Foundling: $20.00
APSAC Members: You will receive your discount automatically when registering.
The New York Foundling Staff: Please email FontanaCenter@nyfoundling.org to request your entry code.
Target Audience and Content Level: Multidisciplinary professionals / Intermediate
Interactive, Live Zoom

Registration will remain open through the start of the Webinar
 
Zoom Webinar System Requirements
For the best experience, use a computer or mobile device with a stable internet connection. Please have the latest version of Zoom installed, along with working speakers and a microphone. A webcam is required if you're requesting continuing education credit.

CE Course Completion Steps
  • Register for the live, interactive webinar.
  • Attend the full session (please have camera on).
  • Complete a posttest (with a passing score of 70% and option to retest up to two additional times) or engage with discussion questions embedded within webinar-you will be notified at start of webinar.
  • Submit evaluation form
  • Receive your certificate electronically through email within 30 days.

Accessibility Accommodations: To request accessibility accommodations, please contact APSAC at onlinetraining@apsac.org.

 
Provider Statements:
Social Work: The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Inc (APSAC), provider #1622, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB ), www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education ( ACE ) program. APSAC maintains responsibility for the program. ASWB Approval Period: 7/27/22-7/27/25. Social workers should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval for continuing education credits. The Social worker participating in this conference received 1 continuing education clock hour.”
 
Psychology: The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, Inc (APSAC) is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children maintains responsibility for this program and its contents. 
 
Cancellations and Refunds: No cancellations. No refunds. Registration is transferable. Requests for transfer to a future event will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions, please email us at onlinetraining@apsac.org.

Questions and Concerns: Please contact the APSAC team at onlinetraining@apsac.org