Forgotten Victims: The Forensic Interview

In this episode, Staci and MCG Senior Consultant, Kate Homan, MS, interview Dr. Sarah Thomas, PsyD, HSPP about her experience as a clinical psychologist working in the fields of behavioral and mental health. Dr. Thomas graduated from Indiana State University and Louisiana State University Medical School. Dr. Thomas currently directs a team of mental health professionals in a pediatric behavioral h...

In this episode, Scott and Staci interview Chris Dubble, MSW about his experience working with older adult victims and adult protective services professionals.

In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph. D, and Staci Whitney, LMSW discuss communication considerations as well as engagement and rapport with individuals who do not speak.

In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss why some victims are chosen by offenders over others.

In this episode, we have special guest, Dermot Whelan, Senior Consultant for MCG. Staci and Dermot discuss the importance of offering multiple perspectives on a case when training.

In this episode, we have special guest, Kate Homan, Senior Consultant for MCG. Kate and Staci discuss tools for overcoming blocks and barriers in a forensic interview.

In this episode, we have special guest, Dermot Whelan, Senior Consultant for MCG. Dermot and Scott discuss investigating crimes against individuals with disabilities, specifically those who live in a facility. Before specializing in investigating crimes against individuals with disabilities, Mr. Whelan started his police career in 1991 as a member of the New York City Housing Police and attended t...

In this episode, we have a special guest, Kate Homan, Senior Consultant for MCG. Kate and Staci discuss narrative event practice, an effective tool for maintaining rapport and establishing a baseline during interviews of individuals regardless of age or ability. Kate shares examples and research to help interviewers engage in successful narrative event practice.

In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss the labels verbal, non-verbal and low-functioning and better ways to describe how individuals with disabilities communicate.

In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss helpful tips on how to talk to kids about sexual abuse.

In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss strategies and tactics for interviewing individuals with Autism.

In this episode, Scott and Staci focus on some of the data and statistics that Multi-Disciplinary Teams' should be aware of regarding crime victims with disabilities.

In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss the steps that go in to assessing capacity to consent to sexual activity for individuals with intellectual disabilities. While this assessment does not happen during a forensic interview, someone’s capacity to consent impacts an entire investigation. As an expert in assessing capacity to consent to sexual activity for people with intellectual disabilities,...

Scott and Staci discuss the importance of building rapport with individuals with disabilities during a forensic interview. They share stories, examples and strategies on how to effectively communicate with vulnerable victims.