Interviewing Sex Trafficked Minors

This module will address the fundamental and most critical component of investigations involving child/adolescent victims of commercial sexual exploitation-the interview of the victim.  Participants will learn about the FBI's forensic interviewing protocol and how it is utilized when interviewing these victims.  Victim dynamics and barriers that impact the victims’ reluctance to disclose will be addressed.  This module will provide participants with tools and skills necessary to identify and overcome the challenges of these difficult interviews.