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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: The Influence of Culture on Witness Accounts: An Interdisciplinary Scoping Review
DESCRIPTION:Title: The Influence of Culture on Witness Accounts: An Interdisciplinary Scoping Review \nAbstract: \nIn an ever more globalized world\, it is becoming more common for witnesses and those gathering evidence to be from different countries. Investigative interviewers and legal practitioners frequently report problems when questioning witnesses with different cultural backgrounds. We conducted a scoping review\, providing the first synthesis of research on the ways in which culture influences the giving\, receiving\, and evaluating of witness accounts from investigations to trial. Comprehensive searches were conducted in Scopus\, Web of Science Core Collection\, APA PsycInfo\, Criminal Justice Abstracts\, and IBSS for relevant journal articles and book chapters. A total of 205 articles were selected for full-text screening. Several thematic areas were identified: (1) The universality of law over culture; (2) Culture shaping memory recall; (3) Language as culture in the courtroom; (4) The use of interpreters; and (5) The mixing of legal cultures. Surprisingly\, almost none of the articles defined “culture”\, leaving the reader to make their own assumptions about what was meant by the term. Preliminary results indicate that cultural mishaps in legal proceedings are plentiful and are not dealt with in a uniform manner. We would welcome a discussion with practitioners to hear their views on the influence of culture on witness accounts. \n  \n 
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-the-influence-of-culture-on-witness-accounts-an-interdisciplinary-scoping-review/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220624T095000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220624T105000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T125319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T125319Z
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SUMMARY:Round Table: Putting the Guidance into Practice: Tailoring the interview for victims with hidden and/multiple vulnerabilities
DESCRIPTION:Title: Roundtable: Putting the Guidance into Practice: tailoring the interview for victims with hidden and/multiple vulnerabilities \nAbstract: \nThis roundtable will follow the keynote presentation of Dr Kev Smith in which he introduces the 2022 Achieving Best Evidence Guidance to discuss the ‘bigger picture’ as to challenges of implementation. How do interviewers identify vulnerability when it does not fit a check box? \nAnd how can an interview be adapted to provide the witness support?  How does an interviewer work with a victim who has hidden or multiple vulnerabilities? We will then explore what expertise\, training or resources should an interviewer have to assess vulnerability and prepare a bespoke interview? We will also discuss the potential problem of relying on generic assumptions when assessing vulnerability that could undermine the credibility of the victim or witness. We invite academics and practitioners to comment on how the ABE can support interviewers working outside their comfort zone\, how they can be supported to develop a needs assessment approach\, and a bespoke interview that is tailored to the witness.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/round-table-putting-the-guidance-into-practice-tailoring-the-interview-for-victims-with-hidden-and-multiple-vulnerabilities/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220624T095000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220624T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T124837Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: False memories… but real investigation
DESCRIPTION:Title: False memories… but real investigation \nAbstract: \nFalse allegations of sexual assault represent between 2 and 10% of sexual crimes reported to the police (see St-Yves & Beauregard\, 2015). These actions – which constitute real crimes – often entail significant costs in police resources and may harm the real victims. Often psychological\, the motivations are varied and the interventions are always tricky\, especially when the evidence is only based on doubts. This is often the case with false memories of sexual assault (see Loftus & Ketcham\, 1991; Ost\, 2014). Although the study of the phenomenon sometimes makes it possible to detect these false crimes (see Hunt & Bull\, 2012; St-Yves & Beauregard\, 2015)\, there is no protocol for intervening with these “false” victims. The purpose of this presentation is to briefly expose the phenomenon of false memories syndrome of sexual assault\, but above all to explore ways of intervening in such situations. \nReferences: \nHunt\, L. & Bull\, R. (2012). Differentiating Genuine and False Rape Allegations: A Model to Aid RapeInvestigations. Serious Crime Analysis Section\, National Policing Improvement Agency. \nLoftus\, E. & Ketcham\, K. (1991) Witness for the Defense. New York: St. Martin Press\, xiv\, pp 288. \nSt-Yves\, M. & Beauregard\, É. (2015). Les fausses allégations d’agression sexuelle : Vers un modèle statistique de prédiction. Revue internationale de criminologie et de police technique et scientifique\, Vol. LXVIII\, No. 1\, 23-40. \nOst\, J. (2014). False Memory. In M. St-Yves (Ed)\, Investigative Interviewing: The Essentials. Carswell (Toronto)\, Canada\, pp. 125-143.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-false-memories-but-real-investigation/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220624T095000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220624T101000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T125615Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Beliefs\, Confidence\, and Attribution Bias regarding Deception Cues in Police Officers and Laypeople
DESCRIPTION:Title: Beliefs\, Confidence\, and Attribution Bias regarding Deception Cues in Police Officers and Laypeople \n Abstract: \nPolice officers’ beliefs regarding deception detection are often remote from the scientific consensus. These beliefs commonly rely on the nervousness hypothesis\, stating that deceit involves observable behavioral indicators of stress. However\, little is know about how these beliefs may vary based on other factors\, such as the confidence in one’s beliefs and the attribution of cues to deception to oneself\, a close person\, or a complete stranger. In this study\, police officers (N = 124) and laypeople (N = 182) were asked to express to what extent behavioral cues were observed when either a complete stranger\, a close person\, or they themselves were being deceitful. Confidence in their answers was also recorded. Results support the belief-in-nervousness hypothesis\, as most cues were considered to be more present when one was lying. An attribution bias was observed revealing that police officers expect certain deception cues to appear more with other people than with themselves. Additionally\, we show a high correlation between the expected appearance of deceit-related cues and the confidence in the belief. Finally\, Bayesian analyses support the similarity in belief content and confidence between laypeople and police officers. Results are discussed in terms of training and recruiting processes.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-beliefs-confidence-and-attribution-bias-regarding-deception-cues-in-police-officers-and-laypeople/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220624T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220624T094500
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T124535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T124535Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote: Kev Smith - The Dual Purpose of Video-Recorded Interviews within the Broad Framework of a Victim-Centred Approach and Trauma Informed Practice
DESCRIPTION:Title: The Dual Purpose of Video-Recorded Interviews within the Broad Framework of a Victim-Centred Approach and Trauma Informed Practice
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/keynote-kev-smith-the-dual-purpose-of-video-recorded-interviews-within-the-broad-framework-of-a-victim-centred-approach-and-trauma-informed-practice/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T165000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T171000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Information disclosure in sceptical witnesses: Examining the effects of relational and procedural rapport-building
DESCRIPTION:Title: Information disclosure in sceptical witnesses: Examining the effects of relational and procedural rapport-building \nAbstract \nThe beneficial effects of rapport in investigative interviewing are well-documented. However\, it is unclear which rapport-building approaches are most effective. In this research\, the effects of relationship-based rapport and procedure-based rapport on information disclosure by sceptical mock witnesses were examined. Participants (N = 117) watched a simulated burglary and then received statements manipulating their level of scepticism about the interviewer (present vs. absent). Participants were then interviewed via Zoom and asked to provide an account of what they had witnessed. Relationship-based rapport was established by displaying empathy and engaging in reciprocal self-disclosure\, while procedure-based rapport was established by focusing on the interviewee’s procedural understanding. In the control condition participants were questioned without any form of rapport-building. Although participants receiving scepticism instructions did not score higher on a scepticism scale\, the results show they disclosed significantly fewer correct details during the interview. As predicted\, the relationship-based rapport protocol resulted in significantly more correct details than the control protocol (partial η2 = .101). However\, the procedure-based rapport protocol did not yield significantly more details than the control protocol. Our findings suggest that eyewitnesses prefer an interviewer who is friendly and tries to find common ground over an interviewer who is strictly factual.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-information-disclosure-in-sceptical-witnesses-examining-the-effects-of-relational-and-procedural-rapport-building/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T165000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Police Interviewing and Eyewitness Memory in the Multicultural Context of South Africa
DESCRIPTION:Title: Police Interviewing and Eyewitness Memory in the Multicultural Context of South Africa \n Abstract: \nResearch on investigative interviewing and eyewitness memory has predominantly focused on Western populations\, even though we know that memory is shaped by culture. The purpose of this study was to create a theoretical overview of cultural differences and intercultural communication in eyewitness interviews in a multicultural context. Specifically\, we focused on the context of South Africa\, one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. We conducted a critical review of the relevant literature and organized a focus group with 12 international experts from different academic fields and cultural informants from South Africa. We focused on identifying and deepening our understanding of cultural factors that may play a role in eyewitness interviews. In the discussion of our findings\, we will distinguish between (a) cultural differences in eyewitness memory (e.g.\, self-construal\, level of detail\, gender and race\, storytelling\, emotional response) and (b) the interaction between the police interviewer and the eyewitness (e.g.\, language barriers\, high-/low-context culture\, power dynamics\, miscommunication). This study contributes to our understanding of cultural differences in eyewitness reports and intercultural communication\, by systematically collecting and analyzing expert knowledge and situating it within the existing literature.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-police-interviewing-and-eyewitness-memory-in-the-multicultural-context-of-south-africa/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T161000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T124219Z
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SUMMARY:Sponsor Talk: Mangold - Scientific analysis of interview recordings with Mangold INTERACT
DESCRIPTION:Title: Session 2: Scientific analysis of interview recordings with Mangold INTERACT \nAbstract: \nMangold International supplies mobile and stationary audio-video-systems for lip-sync audiovisual recordings of interrogations and investigative interviews which can be used for legal processes. We equip your interview rooms with the newest computer/audio/video technology\, including our well-proven VideoSyncPro Studio Software for audio and video control and debriefing. \nOur software Mangold INTERACT is the ideal follow-up tool in your project tool-chain. It enables the extraction of complex information from your recorded videos and converts them into meaningful and scientifically based information. \nIn session two of the presentation\, Dominik shows how to use their professional behavioral research software Mangold INTERACT for executing a qualitative and quantitative coding of the recorded videos. Based on the set codes in Mangold INTERACT\, several interesting statistics can be processed automatically by the software with just one click.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/sponsor-talk-mangold-scientific-analysis-of-interview-recordings-with-mangold-interact/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T161000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T163000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T123121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T123121Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Developing a Time-Critical Questioning framework in a naturalistic environment
DESCRIPTION:Title: Developing a Time-Critical Questioning framework in a naturalistic environment \nAbstract: \nThere are numerous situations where eliciting accurate and detailed information is crucial to assess and neutralise immediate threats\, but time is limited (e.g.\, escaped/released hostage\, search following IED attack). Current approaches rely on asking a series of focused/closed questions\, which does not align with best interviewing practices and can lead to critical omissions. Across two experiments\, we developed a Time-Critical Questioning framework to i) align the goals between interviewer-interviewee; ii) facilitate recall; and iii) draw on effective questioning practices. In a laboratory proof-of-concept experiment (N = 111) using a mock-witness paradigm\, we tested the use of instructions that maximise reporting of information of tactical value in a hostage-taking scenario. The results informed our methodology to conduct an experiment in a naturalistic environment\, where 142 participants completed an escape room activity in teams of 4-5 members. Participants were then individually interviewed for 10 minutes with either the Time-Critical Questioning framework\, an Open-to-Closed (Funnel) Questioning approach\, or the Direct approach. Participants interviewed with the Time-Critical Questioning framework reported significantly more correct information of tactical value relative to participants interviewed with the Direct approach. Findings can inform methodological practices in applied memory research\, and effective approaches for intelligence gathering operations in time-limited contexts.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-developing-a-time-critical-questioning-framework-in-a-naturalistic-environment/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T155000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T165000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T123808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T123808Z
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SUMMARY:Round Table: Refugee/Asylum Interviewing
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URL:https://iiirg.org/event/round-table-refugee-asylum-interviewing/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T155000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T161000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T124051Z
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SUMMARY:Sponsor Talk: Mangold - Investigative Interview Recordings with Mangold VideoSyncPro Studio
DESCRIPTION:Title: Session 1: Investigative Interview Recordings with Mangold VideoSyncPro Studio \nAbstract: \nMangold International supplies mobile and stationary audio-video-systems for lip-sync audiovisual recordings of interrogations and investigative interviews which can be used for legal processes. We equip your interview rooms with the newest computer/audio/video technology\, including our well-proven VideoSyncPro Studio Software for audio and video control and debriefing. \nOur software Mangold INTERACT is the ideal follow-up tool in your project tool-chain. It enables the extraction of complex information from your recorded videos and converts them into meaningful and scientifically based information. \nIn session one of the presentation\, Dominik Wessling presents Mangold and their own Software VideoSyncPro Studio for a lip-sync recording of investigative interviews by using several microphones and network cameras. He also describes the requirements on the interview recordings for law enforcement purposes and gives a brief insight into the functionality of their flexible mobile interview recording system.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/sponsor-talk-mangold-investigative-interview-recordings-with-mangold-videosyncpro-studio/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T155000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T161000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T122900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T122900Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Assessing professional rapport: Systematically mapping evidence to inform the  development and validation of a new measure
DESCRIPTION:Title: Assessing professional rapport: Systematically mapping evidence to inform the  development and validation of a new measure. \nAbstract:  \nProfessional use of rapport building skills are considered central to good investigative interview  practice\, with practitioners and scholars in agreement that efforts to build rapport can facilitate cooperation and disclosure of information. However\, there is little consensus in the scientific  literature relating to how to build or measure rapport\, which has implications for training. The  current project focuses on measuring rapport in professional interactions. In Phase 1\, a systematic  review was conducted to identify relevant studies that had tested a measure of rapport. Following  an initial screening process\, 134 articles were identified\, of which 53 had developed a new measure  of rapport\, and 34 had modified an existing measure of rapport. Only 11 measures of rapport had  been validated. A Searchable Systematic Map was produced to illustrate key characteristics of the  published measures\, sub-measures\, and observational assessments of rapport. In Phase 2\, items  within each measure of rapport were coded according to whether they related to the interviewer (i)  Paying attention\, (ii) Building a relationship\, (iii) Being approachable\, (iv) Being professional\, or  whether the item measured (v) Mutual rapport/connection. These categories were used to develop a new rapport measurement tool that is currently being validated in line with methodological  recommendations.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-assessing-professional-rapport-systematically-mapping-evidence-to-inform-the-development-and-validation-of-a-new-measure/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T152000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T031140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T031140Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Effectiveness of the first online training in Investigative Interviews with child victims in Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Title: Effectiveness of the first online training in Investigative Interviews with child victims in Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic \nAbstract: \nIn order to support the training of investigative interviewers in the context of the implementation of the Law of Videorecorded Interviews in Chile during the COVID-19 pandemic\, Fundación Amparo y Justicia\, along with experts in adult education\, developed an online training model to facilitate the acquisition of the competences required to conduct investigative interviews with child victims of sexual and other violent crimes. \nThe present study explores the effectiveness of the first two online courses in the Investigative Interview technique during the first semester of 2021. The study evaluated the performance of seventeen interviewers in mock interviews with trained actors playing the role of child victims\, before and after their training experience. \nThe results showed an increase in the adherence of the interviewers to the different phases contained in the NICHD protocol\, and the use of a major proportion of open-ended questions at the end of the course. \nOne of the main conclusions is that the online-program outcomes are as positive as the in-person courses carried out previously in Chile and internationally. A remaining challenge is the need to assess this online method with a larger sample of participants.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-effectiveness-of-the-first-online-training-in-investigative-interviews-with-child-victims-in-chile-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T144000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T152000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T122618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T122618Z
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SUMMARY:Student Event: Managing Relationships as a Student and ECR (Supervisors\, Peers\, Collaborators and Friends)
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URL:https://iiirg.org/event/student-event-managing-relationships-as-a-student-and-ecr-supervisors-peers-collaborators-and-friends/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T144000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T030947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T030947Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Rapport-building: Chat vs. in-person witness interviews
DESCRIPTION:Title: Rapport-building: Chat vs. in-person witness interviews \nAbstract: \nThe psycholegal literature stresses the importance of rapport in investigative interviews. The recommended rapport tactics consist of verbal (e.g.\, establishing common ground) and non-verbal behaviors (e.g.\, displaying empathy). Most of the research\, however\, has examined rapport in in-person contexts\, where both verbal and non-verbal behaviors are present. In this study\, we were interested in the effectiveness of conducing online witness interviews via chat\, which de-emphasize the use of non-verbal rapport. Witnesses (N = 131) experienced a virtual reality mock crime scenario and were interviewed in person or online via chat. We found that participants perceived rapport more positively when interviewed in-person on three measures: attentiveness\, trust/respect\, and expertise\, indicating that non-verbal behaviors can be instrumental for the quality of rapport. Excluding non-verbal behaviors potentially cause hesitation\, or even distrust. Two other measures of rapport\, cultural similarity and connected flow\, were not perceived differently across interview medium. \nEven though our results showed that chat interviews may be less appropriate for building rapport in some respects\, this did not result in the reporting of less crime-related details nor in lower overall statement accuracy. Overall\, in-person interviews yielded better rapport ratings but were equally productive in terms of the quality of information obtained.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-rapport-building-chat-vs-in-person-witness-interviews/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T143000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T030604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T030604Z
UID:14462-1655994600-1655994600@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Information elicitation in an online chat
DESCRIPTION:Title: Information elicitation in an online chat \nAbstract: \nAdvancements in the digitalisation of intelligence investigations require effective elicitation of information in online contexts. This research aimed to develop a rapport-based information gathering approach to interview human intelligence (HUMINT) sources online. Two versions of a rapport-based interviewing protocol were developed and tested for respective use in situations where some key information is known to the interviewer or not. These protocols draw on evidence-based interviewing practices for eliciting information in face-to-face interviews\, such as rapport-building\, transfer of control\, open prompts\, confirmatory claims and elements of motivational interviewing. Participants (N = 202) engaged as HUMINT mock-sources in an immersive online scenario that placed them in an information management dilemma. They strategically disclosed and withheld some information in a subsequent interview\, which was conducted in an online chat\, using only text-based communication. Rapport-based interviewing approaches elicited significantly more units of information and were perceived more positively by participants\, in contrast to participants interviewed using a direct approach. Our data also allow us to examine the extent to which the counter-interrogation tactics present in online intelligence interactions map onto those observed in face-to-face interactions. These findings are relevant for security practitioners tasked with eliciting critical intelligence in online contexts from potentially reluctant sources.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-information-elicitation-in-an-online-chat/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T142000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T144000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T030803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T030803Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: The implications for sexual assault investigations of anonymous online reporting
DESCRIPTION:Title: The implications for sexual assault investigations of anonymous online reporting \nAbstract: \nIt is well established in the literature that rape and sexual assault are the most underreported crimes world-wide\, with an estimated 80-90% of sexual assaults going unreported annually. In response to shortcomings within the criminal justice system\, we have seen innovations in the online collection of anonymous and confidential reports.  While users might be reporting anonymously\, they know that their information will be used by police for intelligence purposes and crime mapping\, with the option of making a formal complaint later. This research compares the questioning strategies used in best practice police interviewing with the questioning approach used in the online forms for anonymous reporting of sexual assault. I will present the findings of a recent study of questions used in such online forms.  The study demonstrates that the online forms are constructed without the benefit of research evidence about how best to elicit detailed and reliable accounts\, and in fact in many cases\, violate the established principles of eliciting narrative accounts.  Recommendations for improvements to anonymous reporting forms will be discussed\, along with the application of form-based\, ‘written interviews’ to multi-lingual settings.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-the-implications-for-sexual-assault-investigations-of-anonymous-online-reporting/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T152000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T030342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T142355Z
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SUMMARY:Symposium: Refugee/Asylum Interviewing
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URL:https://iiirg.org/event/symposium-refugee-asylum-interviewing/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T144000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T122453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T122453Z
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SUMMARY:Sponsor Talk: Indico
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URL:https://iiirg.org/event/sponsor-talk-indico/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T122000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T124000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T025506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T025506Z
UID:14442-1655986800-1655988000@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Examining the challenges and barriers of cold case investigations
DESCRIPTION:Title: Examining the Challenges and Barriers of Cold Case Investigations \n Abstract: \nCriminal cold case is typically defined as one that is currently unresolved\, in which no fresh leads exist\, and a substantial amount of time has passed (often 1- 3 years). Cold cases introduce substantial barriers and challenges for investigators. For example\, witness memory is likely to be weakened and subject to interference from numerous sources\, such as conversations with others\, exposure to media\, and re-assessment of the event as new knowledge is acquired. To date\, researchers have not systematically explored the barriers faced by cold case investigators or how to best obtain detailed and accurate information from “cold witnesses”. We will present data from two large-scale surveys with: i) the public and ii) cold case investigators. \n  \nThe aim of the public survey is to develop an understanding of the public perceptions that are specific to factors present in cold cases (e.g.\, remembering after specific periods of delay\, memory interference). As more cold cases make their way to juries to decide the evidence\, it is important to understand the beliefs held by members of the public to identify areas in which juror education might be required. The aim of the cold case investigator survey is to better understand the challenges faced in investigating cold cases – why cases go cold\, what leads to cold cases being reopened\, and what factors help in solving a cold case. \n 
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-examining-the-challenges-and-barriers-of-cold-case-investigations/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T122000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T124000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T024614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T024614Z
UID:14420-1655986800-1655988000@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: The Witness-Aimed First Account (WAFA): A new technique for interviewing autistic witnesses and victims
DESCRIPTION:Title: The Witness-Aimed First Account (WAFA): A new technique for interviewing autistic witnesses and victims \nAbstract: \nAutistic people may be more likely to be interviewed by police as a victim/witness\, yet they experience social communication differences alongside specific memory difficulties that can impact their ability to recall episodic memories. Previous research has shown that traditional police interviewing techniques (e.g.\, the Cognitive Interview) do not take account of these differences\, and so are often ineffective. We developed the ‘Witness-Aimed First Account’ (WAFA) interview with the primary aim of supporting autistic witnesses to recall an event within a legally appropriate\, non-leading framework. \nThe WAFA technique encourages witnesses to first segment the witnessed event into discrete\, parameter-bound event topics\, which are then displayed on post-it notes\, before the witness goes on to freely recall as much information as they can from within each parameter-bound topic in turn. \nThirty-three autistic and 30 non-autistic participants were interviewed about their memory for two videos depicting criminal events. Participants were interviewed with either a control (standard police) interview or WAFA interview by one of three interviewers who were trained in accordance with PEACE and Achieving Best Evidence guidance. WAFA interviews resulted in more detailed and accurate recall from both autistic and non-autistic witnesses\, compared to the standard control interview (ps < .05).
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-the-witness-aimed-first-account-wafa-a-new-technique-for-interviewing-autistic-witnesses-and-victims/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T122000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T030112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T030112Z
UID:14452-1655985600-1655986800@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Defence representatives in interview – A pain in the **** or an aid to interviewing? A view from the dark side.
DESCRIPTION:Title: “Defence representatives in interview – A pain in the **** or an aid to interviewing? A view from the dark side.” \nAbstract: \nThis presentation highlights the level of understanding of legal representatives as to the different techniques of Investigative Interviewing and the perceived impact\, if any\, of their presence and\, where it occurs\, intervention by legal representatives on the effectiveness of the interviewers’ questioning. \nHaving used a questionnaire of a number of legal representatives I demonstrate the level of knowledge of those surveyed as to key concepts of investigative interviewing including the PEACE model\, Conversation Management and Cognitive Interviewing. I identify the ways in which legal representatives consider they make the most impact in suspect interviews whilst recognising the limitations of the methodology. I conclude by highlighting the numerous potential avenues for further research that these findings evoke.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-defence-representatives-in-interview-a-pain-in-the-or-an-aid-to-interviewing-a-view-from-the-dark-side/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T122000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T025226Z
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UID:14435-1655985600-1655986800@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Swedish police interrogations with suspects of drug-related crimes
DESCRIPTION:Title: Swedish police interrogations with suspects of drug-related crimes \nAbstract \nBackground: What we know about police interrogation has overwhelmingly been based on serious crimes. Far less is known about police-suspect interactions when the crimes are less serious. In the current study\, we have focused on low-stake crimes related to drug use and possession. A large proportion of suspects suffer from substance use disorder and are intoxicated during interrogations\, making them potentially vulnerable to interrogative pressure. \nMethod: To address this\, we examined the nature and quality of Swedish police interrogations (N =121) with drug-related crime suspects. This is the first archival interrogation study to focus on this suspect group. Written police records were scored by two independent scorers according to the Taxonomy of Interrogations Techniques (Kelly et al.\, 2013; 2016) and the Griffith Question Map. \nResults: There was an overrepresentation of question types compared to interrogation techniques\, and a strong emphasis on appropriate question types. However\, more inappropriate questions were asked of intoxicated than sober suspects. Suspect cooperation was significantly and negatively correlated with evidence presentation\, as well as confrontational and emotionally manipulative techniques. \nConclusions: These findings indicate that different crime types are associated with different interrogation styles. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-swedish-police-interrogations-with-suspects-of-drug-related-crimes/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T122000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T024346Z
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UID:14415-1655985600-1655986800@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Effects of Socio-Emotionally Supporting Questioning Techniques in Alleged Cases of Physical Maltreatment of Adolescents
DESCRIPTION:Title: Effects of Socio-Emotionally Supporting Questioning Techniques in Alleged Cases of Physical Maltreatment of Adolescents \nAbstract: \nWhen interviewing minors in cases of alleged sexual or physical abuse\, it is of utmost importance that interviewers adapt a supportive and non-suggestive style in order to reduce interviewees’ anxiety while increasing their accuracy. The R‑NICHD was developed to provide interviewers with questioning techniques that were designed for this purpose. Even though the R­‑NICHD has been extensively examined\, there is a lack of research regarding its German translation\, interviewees’ perspective on its individual questioning techniques\, and its effect on individuals who have not experienced abuse. This study’s objective was to investigate these questions with adolescents aged 14 to 17 through an online survey. Using vignettes\, participants (N = 387) were assigned to a hypothetically maltreated and a hypothetically not maltreated condition and asked to rate 50 single questioning techniques from the German R‑NICHD. To control for potential systematic influence\, item parameters from a mixed Rasch model were investigated\, revealing several questioning techniques that did not have the desired effect on participants. Additionally\, two classes of respondents were found which showed different response styles\, an extreme style and a moderate style. Taking together results from these two classes as well as the two conditions\, the results were comparable with previous findings with adult participants.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-effects-of-socio-emotionally-supporting-questioning-techniques-in-alleged-cases-of-physical-maltreatment-of-adolescents/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T114000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T025844Z
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UID:14446-1655984400-1655985600@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Practitioner Case Study: The Role of Intermediaries at Parole Board Oral Hearings
DESCRIPTION:Title – The Role of Intermediaries at Parole Board Oral Hearings \nAbstract: \nAn exploratory study about the use of intermediaries (communication specialists) at Parole Board Oral Hearings with the following aims: \n\nTo what extent are intermediaries used to facilitate communication with vulnerable prisoners giving evidence at oral hearings?\nTo what extent are intermediaries used to facilitate communication with vulnerable victims attending oral Hearings?\n\n 39 participants completed the research questionnaire. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and qualitative analysis. \nResults: \n\nParticipants recognized a number of communication difficulties that persons attending an oral hearing may have including needs relating to learning disability; mental illness; personality disorder; ADHD; autism; dementia; head injury and trauma.\nParticipants had limited experience of intermediaries attending parole hearings for prisoners.\nParticipants had no experience of intermediaries attending parole hearings for victims.\nThere was support for using intermediaries at oral hearings.\nThere were some cautionary words of concern including awareness that oral hearings may take longer\, and the parole process be delayed\, causing unfairness\, if intermediaries were required.\n\nConclusions: \n\nIn the absence of a formal intermediary service for Parole Board Oral Hearings\, all Parole Board Members\, professional witnesses\, and legal representatives must be aware of adaptations that should be made to enable effective communication at Parole Board oral hearings.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/practitioner-case-study-the-role-of-intermediaries-at-parole-board-oral-hearings/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T114000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T120000
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CREATED:20220612T024906Z
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UID:14428-1655984400-1655985600@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Gaining an Understanding of Psychological Detention in Voluntary Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Title: Gaining an Understanding of Psychological Detention in Voluntary Interviews \nAbstract: \n The current research addresses the concept of psychological detention across two studies. Psychological detention is a concept that refers to a situation in which a person who is interacting with the police feels on a psychological level that their freedom to leave the situation has been taken away. Study 1 presented participants (N = 258) with one of eight videos portraying a mock police interview that varied by Interviewer Dress\, Room Set-up\, and Free-to-Leave Instructions and were asked questions regarding their perceived freedom to leave. Study 2 will show participants clips from the real-world Russell Williams interrogation and ask their perceptions of (1) why Williams did not leave at various points and (2) how they would feel and react in a similar situation. Study 1 advances the concept of police officers providing voluntariness instructions to their interviewees. Doing this will potentially make the interviewee feel less psychologically detained\, therefore\, increasing their willingness to cooperate with the process. Further insights gained regarding the perception of psychological detention within voluntary police interviews will be discussed.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-gaining-an-understanding-of-psychological-detention-in-voluntary-interviews/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T114000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T023751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T142307Z
UID:14410-1655984400-1655985600@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Examining the training and evidence-collection needs of law enforcement in investigations of older adult maltreatment
DESCRIPTION:Title: Examining the training and evidence-collection needs of law enforcement in investigations of older adult maltreatment \nAbstract: \nMaltreatment of older adults often goes unreported\, a problem that is growing due in part to our aging population. Older adults can be reluctant or unable to disclose maltreatment or provide details of their experiences for several reasons (e.g.\, declining health and mental functioning\, dependence on or loyalty to perpetrators). The current study evaluated Canadian police officers’ experiences working with older adult victims/witnesses. Law enforcement professionals (n=20\, 80% completed) participated in qualitative interviews in which they discussed their experiences investigating crimes involving older adult maltreatment\, particularly in cases where the victim is experiencing a form of cognitive degeneration. Additionally\, law enforcement discussed their interviewing and evidence collection practices\, along with their training needs pertaining to older adults. Furthermore\, law enforcement completed questionnaires that examined their knowledge\, attitudes towards\, and confidence in addressing older adult maltreatment and related issues. Thematic and content analyses will reveal key themes that emerged during the qualitative interviews\, and analyses will also examine questionnaire scores in relation to several variables (e.g.\, years of experience). Ultimately\, the results will help inform law enforcement training and procedures for investigating maltreatment involving older adults. \n 
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-examining-the-training-and-evidence-collection-needs-of-law-enforcement-in-investigations-of-older-adult-maltreatment/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T105000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T023436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T142203Z
UID:14406-1655980200-1655981400@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Vanity Fair Syndrome in Japan: A Conviction without a Criminal
DESCRIPTION:Title: Vanity Fair Syndrome in Japan: A Conviction without a Criminal \nAbstract: \nIt is known that sometimes investigators unintentionally let defendants confess that he/she is a criminal in cases that should have been treated as ‘accidents’ not ‘crimes’. This is one of the types of false confession leading to the miscarriage of justice. \nCollecting such kinds of wrongful conviction cases in Japan\, we confirmed that police have a psychological tendency to regard a case as a crime rather than an accident even when they don’t have definite evidence. We named this ‘Vanity Fair Syndrome’ after the famous novel\, in which one of the main characters\, Ms. Rebecca Sharp\, made use of every people and chances to run up the stairs to the upper class’ society. \nIn this presentation\, based on this concept we will analyze a recent Japanese case with a false confession of murder of a patient given by a nursing woman\, although the death was actually by an accident. This case shows us very clearly the universal mistake the criminal justice system falls into. \nThe district court ordering a not guilty judgement in the retrial showed how the investigative interviewing of a vulnerable defendant could be dangerous through analysing the interview process on this case. The female defendant was 24 years old at the time when she was arrested and had developmental disability and attachment disorder. \n‘Vanity Fair Syndrome’ is seen not only in Japan but also in other countries and the lessons taken from this case should be shared with the investigators across the borders.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-vanity-fair-syndrome-in-japan-a-conviction-without-a-criminal/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T105000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220611T234854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T234854Z
UID:14392-1655980200-1655981400@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Rapport in suspect interviews: Perceptions and insights of Lithuanian criminal investigators
DESCRIPTION:Title: Rapport in suspect interviews: Perceptions and insights of Lithuanian criminal investigators \nAbstract: \nBuilding and maintaining rapport is considered as paramount to a successful investigative interview of witness or suspect. The aim of this study was to examine perceptions of rapport of Lithuanian law enforcement investigators when interviewing suspects. Specifically\, we were  interested what techniques Lithuanian practitioners report they typically employ\, situations they  consider the most beneficial to build rapport\, and at what stage of the interview rapport is the  most important. Sixty-one investigators completed an online survey that contained open and  closed-ended questions. Responses to open questions were sorted into meaningful categories. It  was found that the majority of practitioners in Lithuania view rapport as important part to  successful interview. The techniques they reported as most commonly used were in line with  evidence-based literature\, however\, substantial number of mentioned techniques were related to  the account phase (e.g.\, report everything\, presentation of evidence)\, or even maladaptive  behaviours (e.g.\, minimizations\, bad/good cop). Additionally\, respondents tended to more  emphasise the role of rapport early at the interview than at later stages of it. Practical  implications of the findings of the study will be discussed during the conference presentation.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-rapport-in-suspect-interviews-perceptions-and-insights-of-lithuanian-criminal-investigators/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T101000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T130232
CREATED:20220612T023147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T023600Z
UID:14399-1655979000-1655980200@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Police officers' perceptions and experiences of promoting honesty in child witnesses
DESCRIPTION:Title: Police officers’ perceptions and experiences of promoting honesty in child witnesses \nAbstract: \nWhen interviewing vulnerable witnesses\, such as children\, investigative interviewers in England and Wales are advised to follow the Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) in Criminal Proceedings guidelines (MoJ\, 2022). These guidelines recommend that practitioners engage in a truth-lies discussion with child witnesses at the end of the rapport phase of an interview. Such discussions aim to make children aware of the importance of telling the truth\, thus encouraging them to provide an honest and truthful statement. However\, there is no standardised procedure involving the employment of truth-lies discussions in practice and to date\, little is known about whether\, and how\, these discussions are employed in the field. This study will explore police officers’ perceptions and experiences of promoting honesty in child witnesses through interviewing strategies such as truth-lies discussions. Police officers\, trained in ABE guidelines and who regularly interview child witnesses\, will be invited to complete an online survey. Multiple choice and open-ended questions will explore (i) practitioners’ experiences of promoting honesty during interviews with children\, (ii) potential obstacles encountered\, and (iii) recommendations for alternative honesty-promoting strategies. The results will be discussed in terms of ideas for future research to inform evidence-based policing to facilitate honest and accurate accounts from child witnesses.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-police-officers-perceptions-and-experiences-of-promoting-honesty-in-child-witnesses/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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