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Joint Investigative Interview
The following pages provide information on what to expect if a child or young person you know is taking part in a Joint Investigative Interview. If you or the child would like to speak to a member of the Interview Team to find out more, please contact Duty Social Work on 01620 827 827.
Joint Investigative Interviews
Someone from the Police or Social Work department will contact the child and their parents/carers if a decision has been made to carry out a Joint Investigative Interview. Safety plans will be agreed.
The Interviewers will then make contact with the family to confirm arrangements for the interview and gather information to help them plan for speaking with the child.
The Interviewers
Each interview is carried out by one Social Worker and one Police Officer (not in uniform). They have all completed specialist training in order to become a Interviewer.
A visit can be made before the interview takes place for children who have additional support needs, are particularly anxious or need further explanation of the interview process. This means they can meet the Interviewers, ask any question they may have and start to build trusting relationships.
Visiting the interview venue may also help to alleviate any anxieties.
During these visits the Interviewers are only able to talk about the interview process and are not there to discuss any details of the abusive incident; this will be spoken about on the day of the interview.
Interview Planning
A 'Plan for the Child’s Needs' is completed by the Interviewers based on information provided by relevant professionals and people who know the child well.
It highlights the child's individual needs, any existing strategies and adjustments that may be needed to support the child to participate fully in the interview.
Professionals in Education, Health, Social Work, as well as family members – anyone who is part of the team around the child – may be contacted for information.