Trauma Informed Interviewing

Research consistently shows that trauma affects memory, disclosure, and behavior in ways that are often misread by investigators. This course teaches professionals to recognize the signs of trauma, create conditions that support disclosure, and conduct interviews that produce reliable, uncontaminated accounts — while protecting victims from secondary harm.

Learning Outcomes

• How trauma affects memory, disclosure, and behavior in the interview
• Creating environments where victims feel safe to speak
• Avoiding re-traumatization and secondary victimization
• Producing credible, uncontaminated victim statements
• Recognizing inconsistency as a trauma response, not deception
• Compliance with trauma-informed best practices