Interviewing Child Abuse Suspects

Interviewing Child Abuse Suspects | Instructors: Jenn Paxson and Dan Caputo

This training focuses on the legal issues and techniques of interviewing adults
suspected of committing child abuse, and is designed to improve the investigation and prosecution of child
abuse cases by teaching investigators interview techniques that gather the greatest amount of reliable
information. Some information regarding interviewing juveniles suspected of child abuse is also included.

Intended Audience: This training is exclusively designed for professionals with duties that include
interviewing suspected victims of child maltreatment, such as law enforcement, DCS professionals,
professionals with the Office of Child Welfare Investigations, and Prosecutors.

Training Hours: 8 hrs.
AZPOST Certificate: 8 hrs.