Abstract
This subject examines interviewing as an investigative tool. The subject looks back at a number of miscarriages of justice which have served to shape contemporary interviewing models in use today. With a focus on memory and the factors that affect the reliability of evidence gained from vulnerable witnesses and other … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
Stages and types of memoryEthical issues which impact upon interviewing practiceLegal issues relating to the admissibility of evidenceSocial and psychological factors relative to interviewingInterviewing techniquesReliability of eye witness evidenceCognitive interviewingManagement of conversationVictims, witnesses and suspectsFactors that affect eyewitness testimonyPreparation and planningEngagement and explanationAppropriate interviewing skillsClosure and evaluation
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to evaluate the move from traditional investigative interviewing methods to contemporary interviewing models, having regard to vulnerable interviewees, the fragility of memory and the cognitive interviewing principles;
2.
be able to compare and contrast the move from the traditional investigative interviewing methods to contemporary interviewing models, having regard to persons of interest and the strategic and tactical use of evidence;
3.
be able to apply investigative interviewing theory using contemporary models and frameworks, to ethically gain accurate and reliable interview accounts from complainants, witnesses or persons of interest; and
4.
be able to demonstrate the communication literacies and digital skills required of a competent criminal justice practitioner.
Assumed knowledge
Students must be enrolled in any of the courses served by this subject and/or possess appropriate occupational experience or interviewing experience.