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Trauma-Informed Interviwing

A New Standard for Sensitive Investigations

In today’s demanding investigative landscape, professionals must gather accurate information while safeguarding the well-being of interviewees. This course provides the tools to conduct ethical, empathetic interviews by blending survivor-centered practices with proven investigative techniques, ensuring consistently impactful and defensible outcomes.

Who This Course is For

Detectives & Investigators

Police Officers

Assistant District Attorneys

Human Resource Professionals

Child Protective Services

Title IX Coordinators

What You Will Master

Safeguard Emotional Well-Being

Structure interviews so trauma survivors feel protected, respected, and empowered, reducing the risk of re-traumatization.

Extract Critical, Accurate Details

Adopt a collaborative approach using open-ended, empathetic questioning that leads to better recall and more detailed narratives.

Bild Trust in High-Stakes Situations

Master practical techniques to foster psychological safety, enabling survivors to share sensitive information with confidence.

Real-World Applications

Criminal Investigations

Gather nuanced, accurate statements from trauma survivors while ensuring a thorough, ethically sound process.

Child Protective Services

Interview children and other vulnerable individuals using age-appropriate and compassionate strategies.

Legal Preparation

Enhance victim comfort and credibility during depositions or court appearances with survivor-centered communication.

Course Topics

One-Day: Victim-Centered Foundations

  • Legal Considerations

  • Understanding Trauma & Its Effects

  • The Interview Environment

  • Building Rapport with Survivors

  • Empathetic Questioning Techniques

  • Focus Note-Taking Method

  • Cultural & Individual Considerations

Two-Day: Comprehensive Applications

  • All Topics From One-Day

  • Adaptive Interviewing (Witnesses/Suspects)

  • Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE)

  • Interviewing Child & Adolescent Survivors

  • Working with Special Populations

  • Multi-Disciplinary Collaboration

  • Interviewer Self-Care & Secondary Trauma

The Teach to Talk® Philosophy
You don't need a script. You need a strategy.

​Teach to Talk® is the philosophy behind every conversation we teach. We believe communication should never be scripted; it should be strategic, focused, and adaptable. Our training empowers you to create conversations where people feel safe enough to be honest, detailed, and forthcoming, transforming a simple interview into a cooperative, truth-seeking dialogue.

Research-Based Techniques for Reliable Results

Structure Interviewes for Success

Develop a clear and strategic framework to guide conversations, maximizing the quality and relevance of the information obtained.

Leverage Evidence Strategically

Master the Strategic Use of Evidence (SUE) method to identify deception and encourage truthful disclosures.

Interpret Non-Verbal Communication

Learn to detect and analyze subtle cues to gain deeper insights into emotions, intentions, and credibility.

Interactive, Hands-On Learning

This course goes beyond traditional lectures, offering an immersive and engaging experience. By combining classroom exercises with real-world scenarios, this course ensures participants leave with the tools and experience necessary to excel in high-stakes investigative situations.

Meet Your Instructor: Joseph Auriemma, Jr.

With over 24 years of law enforcement experience and a decade of teaching, Joe bridges the gap between theory and practice. His dynamic, engaging style and real-world expertise ensure you leave with actionable skills.

  • Real-World Expertise: Over 24 years in law enforcement.

  • Proven Insights: Experience from thousands of interviews and interrogations.

  • Engaging Instruction: Known for a dynamic, interactive, and unforgettable teaching style.

Transform Your Investigative Approach

This course sets a new benchmark, blending empathy, ethics, and advanced methodology to achieve deeper, more accurate insights. Uncover critical details while building trust and safeguarding the well-being of all parties

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