This program is a detailed outline of the practices, procedures and knowledge needed to conduct a clinical interview of a child who may have been sexually abused.

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This program, hosted by Kee McFarlane is a detailed outline of the practices, procedures and knowledge needed to conduct a clinical interview of a child who may have been sexually abused. McFarlane and her associates use demonstration interviews to describe key areas to address -- Determining the nature of the child by using correct level of development in language, cognition, social, and emotional the child has obtained. Knowledge of the best means to communicate with the child is stressed as are knowing about the history of the child and her/his family (i.e. family status, significant adults, names/nicknames, daily routines, adults with private access, school grade level, problems in school, disclosure (of abuse) time/place, and events surrounding disclosure. Notes: Script developed by Kee MacFarlane, Sandy Krebs, and Joy Jacot. Child Developments consultants were Karen Saywitz, PhD; Ian Russ M.A., and Linda Damon, PhD. Sandra Baker of the Sacramento, Ca. Child Center and Roland Summit M.D. offer some insights of interview technique and legal ramifications of cases.

60 minute VHS video and 64 page Syllabus

Contents from Accompanying Syllabus
I. Introduction
Is Sexual Abuse of Children Increasing?
"Unsubstantiated" Reports
Increased Reports among Very Young Children
The Diagnostic Interview
Training Program
Reference
II. Preconceptions About Abuse
Nature of the Abuse
Nature of the Relationship
Nature of the Abuser
Nature of the Child's Reaction
III. Developmental Considerations For Interviewers, Karen Saywitz and Linda Damon
Four Important Principles
Putting the Developmental Principles to Work in the Interview
How Children Think
A Child's Viewpoint
How to Talk to Children
Choosing and Defining Words
Conclusion
References
IV. Honesty, Memory, And Sexual Knowledge, Karen Saywitz and Linda Damon
Honesty
Memory
Development of Sexual Knowledge and Behavior
References
V. Common Aspects And Indicators Of Child Sexual Abuse
Common Aspects of Child Sexual Abuse
Indicators of Sexually Abused and Nonabused Children
VI. Disclosure Of Sexual Abuse: Barriers and Patterns, Michelle Dugan with Kee MacFarlane
Barriers to Disclosure: A Model for Understanding Victim's Fears
Patterns of Disclosure
Reference
VII. The Interviewer And The Interview Environment
The Interviewer
Planning the Interview Setting
Communication Aids
Other Persons Present
Interviews: Length, Timing, Number
Reference
VIII. Obtaining A Psychosocial History
The Previously Disclosing Child
Using the Psychosocial History in the Interview
Focusing on the Purpose
Professional Responsibility
IX. Establishing Rapport And Common Terminology: The Contact Phase
Establishing Rapport
Common Terminology
Differentiating Truth from Falsehood
Providing Response Options
Reference
X. Interviewing Approaches And Techniques: The Information Phase
The Previously Disclosing Child
The Nondisclosing Child
Additional Techniques
General Considerations
XI. Termination And Follow-Up: The Closure Phase
Reassuring the Child
Talking to Parents
Preparing for the Future
XII. Responding To Parents, Sandy Krebs and Kee MacFarlane
Reassuring the Parents
Preparing the Parents for Disclosure
After the Interview: Parent Guidelines
The Parents' Marriage: Preparing for Stress
Intrafamilial Sexual Abuse: Special Issues
XIII. Legal Issues For Interviewers
Areas of Potential Criticism
Conclusion
References
XIV. Conclusion
References
Suggested Readings

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