Vulnerability, Interviewee Assessment and Impact on Communication in Investigative Interviewing
Join us for this unique two-part workshop delivered by Dr Laura Dominique and Mr Keith Harbottle that focuses on vulnerability, assessment of interviewee communication needs and the subsequent impact of vulnerabilities on communication in the investigative interview.
Workshop 1 (Vulnerability and Assessment of Communication Needs; 2 hours) will focus initially on the concept of vulnerability, how its recognised and identified in the criminal justice system in England and Wales before moving onto how an intermediary assessment of communication needs may be conducted with a vulnerable interviewee. Drawing on Dr Laura Dominique’s Registered Intermediary experience, reference to specific areas of communication that are important for an investigative interview, will all be explored.
Workshop 2 (Impact of Vulnerability on Communication; 2 hours) draws upon workshop 1 and explores the impact of vulnerabilities on communication needs in the investigative interview, and what strategies could be employed to ensure that best evidence is always elicited. Real life case examples will be discussed that challenge what best practice investigative interviewing may look like with an onus on trauma informed practices.
These workshops will be useful for any criminal justice professional, or anyone involved in investigative interviewing that is interested in learning more about the impact of vulnerability on communication needs in the investigative interview and ensuring best practice when interviewing a vulnerable individual. On completion you will receive a personalised certificate of attendance.
Workshops can be attended as stand-alone events or individuals can book onto both.
Each workshop is £75 each.
If you’re a student or an organisation wishing to book more than five places, then please email
Speakers
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Dr Laura Dominique
Assistant Professor at Northumbria University, UK.
Dr Dominique has 10 years of experience in academia. Her research expertise relates directly to vulnerability, police interviewing of vulnerable victims, witnesses and suspects, safeguards within the justice system including the Registered Intermediary and the Appropriate Adult, and false confessions.
Dr Dominique has published extensively in these areas in peer reviewed national and international journals, policing magazines and blogs. She is also the founder of the Forensic Interview Trace. In addition to her academic work, Dr Dominique is a Registered Intermediary and has assisted over 600 vulnerable victims and witnesses in providing their best evidence over a span of 10 years.
She advises police officers on how best to communicate effectively and interview vulnerable individuals. Dr Dominique provides ongoing training to national and international organisations.
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Keith Harbottle
Former, PIP Level 2 Detective Constable.
Keith Harbottle has over 25 years in investigative police work spanning over an array of investigations, including serious category criminal offences and complex abuse. Keith was a PIP Level 2 Detective Constable and a nationally accredited Specialist Child Abuse Investigator and was qualified to Sergeant.
Keith has significant experience in dealing with and interviewing hundreds of victims, witnesses and suspects including those with complex needs and vulnerabilities. His successes earned him a lifetime achievement award for investigation and safeguarding, and he was nominated for a lifetime achievement award in policing.
Keith has also worked as a Safe Sport Investigator for a national sports governing body, and he currently sits on an Independent Concerns Panel for The British Dance Council reviewing safeguarding concerns prior to disciplinary actions. He holds a Master’s degree in Terrorism, Intelligence and Security and frequently collaborates with academics for teaching, research and training.
Keith currently provides expert consultancy opinion into the development of the Forensic Interview Trace app.
