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Crss 436: Forensic Interviewing Question Paper

Crss 436: Forensic Interviewing

Course:Bachelor Of Arts Criminology And Security Studies

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES

CRSS 436: FORENSIC INTERVIEWING

STREAMS: CRSS Y4S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: MONDAY 12/8/2013 8.30 AM-10.30 AM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer Question ONE and any Other Two from Section B

Section A: Compulsory

1. (a) What is the main goal of forensic interviewing. [2 marks]

(b) In your opinion, why should Forensic interviews not be conducted by professionals who are having an on-going or a planned therapeutic relationship with the child. [3 marks]

(c) Explain the overriding features between Hypothesis Testing and Child Centered Approach in forensic interviewing. [10 marks]

(d) You have recently been asked to interview a 7 year old boy who has been sexually abused. Clearly explain the guidelines about interviewer behavior, demeanor, and communication that you will follow throughout the interview. [15 marks]

Section B: Answer any Two Questions

2. Write short notes on the following in relation to forensic interviewing

(i) Support persons [5 marks]

(ii) Video recording or Audio recording and documentation. [5 marks]

(iii) Number of interviewers [5 marks]

(iv) The physical Setting [5 marks]

3. As an interviewer, discuss the things you would consider when preparing for a forensic interview under the following topics

(i) Collecting background information [6 marks]

(ii) Generating alternative hypothesis [8 marks]

(iii) Setting up the physical environment [6 marks]

4. Discuss the major steps of a phased interview provided by the Task Force of Michigan. State and in each step provide at least three questions that can guide an interviewer. [20 marks]

5. (a) “The traditional police interviewing skills paint a picture of officers using less than optimum techniques to elicit information from witnesses”. Discuss.
[10 marks]

(b) Explain five different sequential components of a cognitive interview should be structured into five different sequential components. [10 marks]

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