Consistent with its mission, APSAC pioneered the Forensic Interview Training Clinic model to focus on the needs of professionals responsible for conducting forensic/investigative interviews with children in suspected abuse cases. Interviews with children have received intense scrutiny in recent years and increasingly require specialized training and expertise. This comprehensive Clinic offers a unique opportunity to participate in an intensive 40 hour training experience and have personal interaction with leading experts in the field of child forensic interviewing. Developed by top experts, APSAC’s curriculum teaches a structured narrative interview approach that emphasizes best practices based on research and is guided by best interests of the child. Attendees will receive a balanced review of several protocols and will develop their own customized narrative interview approach based on the principles taught during the Clinic.

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The WA State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC), 19010 – 1st Avenue South, Burien, WA 98148, is the location for the Seattle Clinic. If arriving by air, you should fly in to SeaTac International Airport, which is approximately three miles from CJTC. DO NOT, HOWEVER, make non-refundable travel arrangements until you receive a confirmation of your registration from APSAC (approximately 1- 2 months before the Clinic). Several area hotels will be available at discounted rates and a list of these will be provided to those who register for the Clinic. You will be responsible for arranging your own transportation (rental car or taxi) back and forth from most hotels to CJTC (approximately 3 miles from the closest area hotels). Please contact Clinic Manager Patti Toth at [email protected] for additional information about this Clinic or for information about area hotels that may offer shuttle service back and forth to CJTC.