The Anatomy of Investigative Interviewing

This book draws on international research and best practices to provide readers with the knowledge and insights necessary to navigate the complex and challenging environment of investigative interviewing. It highlights the importance of investigative interviewing in investigations, and provides guidance on how to conduct effective and ethical interviews in five critical investigative contexts, including:

· Regulatory, Corporate and workplace investigations

· Corruption investigations and interviewing Whistleblowers

· Forensic interviewing of children

· Sexual and gender-based violence

This volume features case studies and excerpts from real-life interviews to create evidence-based tools for conducting effective, ethical interviews. The effectiveness of the interview techniques described are demonstrated in a wide range of investigative contexts. Ultimately, this book aims to increase the likelihood that victims of abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence have a voice in the justice system and reduce the risk of secondary victimization. It is ideal for criminal justice practitioners and those interested in fulfilling the UN's Sustainable Development Goal #16, Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels".

Highlights recent empirical research to explain the scientific basis of key investigative interviewing approaches Provides practical step-by-step guidance and tips for practitioners Uses real-life examples of verbal exchanges to highlight effective and also ineffective approaches

Autorentext

Geraldine Noone holds a PhD in Forensic Psychology. With over 40 years investigative experience in law enforcement and private sector investigative roles she has extensive expertise advising and developing investigative interviewing policies, training and strategies for both public and private sector organisations nationally and internationally.

She has researched, trained and advised on investigative interviewing since 2008. As the National Interview Adviser, with An Garda Siochana Geraldine has coordinated the interviewing process and developed interview strategies in many serious and complex investigations.

As Director of Forensic Investigations and Training Solutions (FITS) Ltd Geraldine provides investigative, advisory and training solutions to Public and Private Sector Organisations with investigative, compliance or regulatory mandates. She has designed and developed numerous specialist investigative training events around the world, focused on abroad range of interviewing contexts.

Inhalt

Chapter 1. Investigative interviewing The literature.- Chapter 2. Investigative interviewing - Protocols, approaches and techniques.- Chapter 3. The Psychology of Investigative Interviewing: Factors that impact on interview outcomes.- Chapter 4. Interviewing in the context of Regulatory, Corporate and Workplace Investigations.- Chapter 5. Investigative Interviewing in the Context of Corruption Investigations.- Chapter 6. Interviewing Children.- Chapter 7. Investigative Interviewing in the context of Sexual and Gender-based Violence.