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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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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:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220612T023751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T142307Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T105000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220612T023436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T142203Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T105000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T234854Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T101000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T103000
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CREATED:20220612T023147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T023600Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T095000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T105000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220611T235623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T235931Z
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SUMMARY:Round Table: Effective Practitioner-Academic Collaborations
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URL:https://iiirg.org/event/round-table-effective-practitioner-academic-collaborations/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T095000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T105000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220601T151605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T152514Z
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SUMMARY:Practitioner-Academic Collaboration Round Table
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URL:https://iiirg.org/event/practitioner-academic-collaboration-round-table/
LOCATION:WDC402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T095000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T103000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220611T234552Z
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SUMMARY:Practitioner Case Study: Police interrogation: From persuasive and coercive techniques to the Méndez protocol
DESCRIPTION:Title: Police interrogation: from persuasive and coercive techniques to the Méndez protocol \nAbstract: \nPolice interrogation practices have greatly evolved since the 1990s\, thanks to science. The PEACE model was born\, The Reid technique faced strong criticism\, forcing a complete overhaul… The HIG model\, based essentially on science\, made it possible to develop a universal model… on which is based largely the Méndez Principles. The purpose of this presentation is to provide a brief history of the past 30 years… and to suggest ways forward in this remarkable development… which belongs to you.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/practitioner-case-study-police-interrogation-from-persuasive-and-coercive-techniques-to-the-mendez-protocol-2/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T095000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T101000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220612T022811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T022811Z
UID:14397-1655977800-1655979000@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Verbal cues to deception in autistic mock-suspects
DESCRIPTION:Title: Verbal cues to deception in autistic mock-suspects \nAbstract: \nInvestigative interviews present significant social and cognitive challenges to autistic people. Autistic witnesses often provide less detailed and accurate information during interviews than typically developing (TD) comparisons. Autistic suspects may similarly struggle to provide such information\, leaving them susceptible to appearing deceptive. However\, there is currently a lack of research to guide investigative interviewing and veracity judgements with autistic suspects. The present study aims to address these gaps in the literature. Thirty autistic and 30 TD adults (IQs > 85) were randomly assigned to a mock-crime (guilty) or non-criminal (innocent) task in an immersive virtual city environment. Subsequently\, participants were instructed to attempt to convince a mock-investigative interviewer of their innocence in the crime. Data collection is in the final stages. Inferential statistical analyses will test whether (i) autistic adults’ deceptive statements display verbal cues consistent with those of TD adults; and (ii) autistic suspects’ truthful statements inadvertently display verbal deception cues (e.g.\, contradicting available evidence and containing less investigation-relevant information). Analysis of participants’ post-interview questionnaire responses will examine interview experience (e.g.\, whether autistic adults experience greater levels of anxiety and difficulty understanding questions). Findings will have implications for interviewing autistic suspects\, as well as for understanding deception in autism.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-verbal-cues-to-deception-in-autistic-mock-suspects-2/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T095000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220601T144643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T145248Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote Address - Dr. Paul Taylor
DESCRIPTION:Keynote by Paul
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/keynote-address-dr-paul-taylor/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220623T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220623T094500
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220611T234238Z
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SUMMARY:Keynote: Paul Taylor
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/keynote-paul-taylor/
LOCATION:Main Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Main Auditorium
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T154000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220611T202450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220612T141819Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: How to talk to children when suspecting sexual abuse – Current practice in Schools in the North of Germany and recommendations for best practice guidelines
DESCRIPTION:Title: How to talk to children when suspecting sexual abuse – Current practice in Schools in the North of Germany and recommendations for best practice guidelines \nAbstract: \nTeachers and other school professionals (e.g. school social workers\, school psychologists) are among the first contact persons for children to disclose experiences of sexual abuse. Equally\, if teachers suspect sexual abuse\, they may approach children and initiate a conversation or seek help from other school professionals for such conversations. In both cases\, the person dealing with the child faces the challenging task to conduct conversations in a manner encouraging disclosure\, yet avoiding suggestive influences.\nIn a pilot study up to twenty interviews with teachers and other school professionals will be conducted during Spring 2022 to collect indications on how to handle situations in schools and how to talk to children when suspecting sexual abuse. Furthermore\, up to twenty interviews with members of the judicial and help system (police officers\, prosecutors\, employees at youth welfare office or counselling services) are conducted to collect their suggestions for best practice guidelines for schools.\nPreliminary interview results concerning the current practice in schools will be presented and best practice guidelines will be discussed.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-how-to-talk-to-children-when-suspecting-sexual-abuse-current-practice-in-schools-in-the-north-of-germany-and-recommendations-for-best-practice-guidelines/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T154000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220622T160000
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CREATED:20220611T151539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T151655Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Examining a new interview technique to gather information and elicit cues to deceit: The Ghostwriter Method
DESCRIPTION:Title: Examining a new interview technique to gather information and elicit cues to deceit:\nThe Ghostwriter Method \nAbstract: \nBackground. This is the second experiment ever conducted to examine a new lie detection tool:\nthe Ghostwriter (GW) Method. We examined its effect on eliciting information\, cues to deceit\nand the technique’s working mechanisms. \nMethod. 150 participants were asked to either tell the truth or construct a false story regarding\na recent trip. They were allocated to a Control condition\, a GW condition (in which they were\nasked to imagine talking to a ghostwriter) and a GW-enhanced condition (in which the GWconcept\nwas explained in greater detail). The dependent variables were details\, complications\,\ncommon knowledge details\, self-handicapping strategies\, proportion of complications\,\nplausibility\, verifiable sources and unstructured production. \nResults. Participants in the GW-enhanced condition provided more information and cues to\ndeceit than participants in the other two conditions. Overall\, statements of truth-tellers\nsounded more plausible and included more details and complications than lie tellers’\nstatements. \nConclusion. The Ghostwriter method seems to be a promising tool for obtaining more\ninformation and cues to deceit
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-examining-a-new-interview-technique-to-gather-information-and-elicit-cues-to-deceit-the-ghostwriter-method/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T152000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220622T154000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220611T202211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T202211Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: The ViContact VR Training: Virtual Children and their Response Algorithm
DESCRIPTION:Title: The ViContact VR Training: Virtual Children and their Response Algorithm \nAbstract: \nIn this presentation\, the ViContact VR training will be introduced in more detail. The ViContact VR training is a virtual training environment in which participants can practice in an action-oriented way how to talk to children in suspected cases of child sexual abuse in order to find out whether and what happened to a child. \nFor this purpose\, virtual children aged about 10 years have been developed who have general knowledge about their own circumstances and knowledge about a stressful event. This could be a sexual abuse\, another event requiring intervention\, or some other stressful event with no need for intervention. \nThe presentation will focus on the algorithm developed to determine how virtual children respond to participants’ questions and comments. The basic idea of this complex probabilistic scheme is that children are more likely to reveal their knowledge when questioning is open and socio-emotionally supportive than when questioning is closed or suggestive. \nIn this way\, the algorithm supports the training goal\, as participants can only achieve it if they question the child appropriately. \n 
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-the-vicontact-vr-training-virtual-children-and-their-response-algorithm/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T152000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220622T154000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220611T151348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T151348Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Sketching Routes to Elicit Information and Cues to Deceit
DESCRIPTION:Title: Sketching Routes to Elicit Information and Cues to Deceit \n Abstract: \nInvestigative practitioners are increasingly using sketching whilst narrating in investigative and intelligence-gathering interviews. The technique involves suspects describing the target event while sketching on a blank paper (self-generated sketch with narration) or on a printed map of the target location (printed map with narration). In the current experiment\, we compared self-generated sketches and printed maps to understand their effect on information elicitation and deception detection. Participants carried out a mock mission near the department of psychology and were then instructed to tell the truth or to lie about the mission in an interview. The interviews were conducted online via Skype. In the first phase of the interview\, all participants provided a free verbal recall. In the second phase\, participants provided another free verbal recall or verbally described the mission while sketching either on a blank paper or on a printed map. Preliminary analysis with data collected so far (N = 161) shows that the self-generated sketch and the free verbal recall elicited more veracity differences than the printed map. This suggests that in interviews where information on routes and locations is needed\, asking suspects to generate a sketch may be more effective than presenting them with a printed map.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-sketching-routes-to-elicit-information-and-cues-to-deceit/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220622T152000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220611T201903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T201903Z
UID:14367-1655910000-1655911200@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: “ViContact” - an Interactive Seminar and Virtual Reality Training for Talking to Children about suspected Sexual Abuse
DESCRIPTION:Title: “ViContact” – an Interactive Seminar and Virtual Reality Training for Talking to Children about suspected Sexual Abuse \nAbstract: \nWe introduce “ViContact” – a newly developed multi-method programme to train teachers how to talk to children about suspicions of sexual abuse. ViContact consists of a two-day seminar as well as exercises in a three-dimensional virtual reality scenario\, where teachers conduct verbal conversations with virtual children. Depending on the teachers’ conversational competences\, the virtual children will either disclose what they have experienced or withhold this information. After each conversation\, the teachers receive automated feedback with personalized advice on how to improve their conversational skills. In this presentation\, we give an overview of the program and present a study protocol for a randomized control trial investigating the effects of both training components on the conversational skills of teacher trainees. We expect an increase in open questions and rapport-building strategies. We also investigate effects of the training on self-efficacy\, as well as cognitive patterns and emotions regarding suspicions of sexual abuse. In case of a positive evaluation\, the training programme will be available open source and hopefully contribute to improving teachers’ abilities in dealing with suspicions of sexual abuse.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-vicontact-an-interactive-seminar-and-virtual-reality-training-for-talking-to-children-about-suspected-sexual-abuse/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220622T152000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220611T140649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T140719Z
UID:14325-1655910000-1655911200@iiirg.org
SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Interviewing via the Model Statement: Examining the factors underpinning its effectiveness
DESCRIPTION:Title: Interviewing via the Model Statement: Examining the factors underpinning its effectiveness \nAbstract: \nBackground \nThe Model Statement (MS) is an audio-recorded detailed statement\, on an unrelated topic to that of the interview\, of the level-of-detail expected from interviewees. Research has shown the MS elicits more detailed information from interviewees compared to a ‘report everything’ instruction. We examined the impact of manipulating MS duration (long versus short) and richness-in-detail (high versus low) upon the quantity and accuracy of details reported by truth-tellers. \nMethod \nWe created four MS variants by orthogonally manipulating duration (in seconds) and richness-in-detail (using Reality Monitoring criteria). Participants (n = 205) were randomly allocated to one of these four conditions or to the MS-absent control condition. Participant’s watched a video of a gang meeting and were interviewed\, truthfully reporting what they recalled. See pre-registration: https://osf.io/ctmab. \nResults \nAnalysis revealed a main effect for MS duration. Participants in the long duration MS conditions reported more detailed statements versus participants in the short duration MS conditions. No main effect for MS richness-in-detail were found. Truth-tellers in all MS conditions reported more detailed statements versus participants in the MS-absent control condition. Accuracy rates did not vary between MS conditions. \nConclusion \nWhen creating MS to elicit information from truth-tellers\, duration appears to be an important factor. \n 
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-interviewing-via-the-model-statement-examining-the-factors-underpinning-its-effectiveness/
LOCATION:WDC402
CATEGORIES:WDC402
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T144000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220622T150000
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Investigative Interview Training using an AI-Driven Talking Avatar
DESCRIPTION:Title: Investigative Interview Training using a Multimodal Child Avatar \nAbstract: \nEffective child investigative interview training is needed to bridge the gap between best-practice-guidelines and practice in field. We aim to develop an empirically informed training system using dynamic multimodal child-avatars based on game engine and artificial intelligence (AI) methods including dialogue models trained on well-designed mock interviews with children aged 5-7. Multimodal avatars will enable interviewers to develop and maintain complex skills needed. Combining the dynamic avatar with feedback may be the future of training with availability and cost-efficacy. \nWe will present “Ilma”\, the avatar\, that recognizes interviewers’ verbal questioning\, automatically responding to prompts in turn-taking manner. Two user studies have been conducted. Prototype (i) with animated-based avatar using virtual reality (VR) was tested by CPS-experts and students finding support for further development. After investigating user’s perception of realism in multiple virtual child-avatars\, we will test prototype (ii) with best rated animated-based avatar and synthetic best-rated voice in April 2022\, running interviews with CPS-experts and students (n = 50) on text-only\, audio-only\, desktop monitor VR (2D) and VR (3D) in randomized order. Scenario description is given pre-training\, and post-assessment of user-experience (e.g.\, presence\, dynamics\, ease of use) and learning effects will be measured. Results from the study will be presented.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-investigative-interview-training-using-an-ai-driven-talking-avatar/
LOCATION:WDC403
CATEGORIES:WDC403
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220622T144000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220622T150000
DTSTAMP:20260413T154355
CREATED:20220611T140244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220611T140347Z
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Applying the Asymmetric Information Management (AIM) technique to insurance claims
DESCRIPTION:Title: Applying the Asymmetric Information Management (AIM) technique to insurance claims \n Abstract: \nThis study investigated the Asymmetric Information Management (AIM) technique’s ability to detect fraudulent insurance claims submitted online. The AIM instructions inform claimants that\, inter alia\, more detailed statements are easier to accurately classify as either genuine or fabricated. To test this\, truth tellers (n = 55) provided an honest statement about a lost or stolen item within the previous 3 years\, while liars (n = 53) provided a false claim. All claimants were randomly assigned to either receive the control or AIM instructions. We found that truth tellers provided more information in the AIM condition (compared to the control condition)\, and discriminant analysis classificatory performance was improved slightly. Unfortunately\, the AIM instructions had little effect on the amount of information liars provided. Thus\, the AIM technique is useful for supporting truth tellers to be more detailed\, but more work needs to be conducted to assess why liars in this study did not implement a withholding strategy. \n 
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-applying-the-asymmetric-information-management-aim-technique-to-insurance-claims/
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SUMMARY:Symposium: A Tale of Two Evidence Presentation Projects
DESCRIPTION:A Tale of Two Evidence Presentation Projects\nSymposium Organizers:\nChristopher E. Kelly (Saint Joseph’s University) & Simon Oleszkiewicz (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam) \nSymposium Abstract:\nEvidence presentation is a ubiquitous practice in investigative interviews\, and for the past two decades\, the scientific literature has studied how disclosure affects interview outcomes in terms of deception detection and information gain. This unique symposium will bring together two separate teams working in parallel on a common set of questions: What does the literature actually say about evidence disclosure? How should science-based methods of evidence presentation be translated into practice? Can such a translational model be scientifically validated? Each team consists of academic researchers and practitioners who have been building their respective models on evidence disclosure\, and the symposium will highlight areas commonality and dissent between the projects\, plus an opportunity for each to learn from the other. (119 words) \nPresentation #1: Strengths and flaws in the experimental literature\nSimon Oleszkiewicz\, PhD\, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam\, the Netherlands\nThere has recently been a surge of experimentally-tested interview methods. Although some methods have been validated in both laboratory and operational settings (e.g.\, the cognitive interview)\, most methods receive more attention in one setting over the other. This is particularly true for how to disclose evidence to suspects. And although the experimental literature provides important insight into the systematic principles of evidence disclosure\, the experimental set-ups do not (yet) reflect complexities of an operational reality. (75 words) \nPresentation #2: An operational need for experimental findings\nMatt Jones\, Det (ret)\, Evocavi LLC\, USA\nWhen training professionals in research-informed tactics they typically expect to receive a product of their immediate relevance. Not placing the research in the right context brings the risk that research-informed tactics could be mistaken as irrelevant or ineffective by professionals\, or worse\, used inappropriately in practice. Hence\, this project set out to translate the experimental literature on evidence disclosure into a training program that would provide a viable alternative to problematic behaviors and risky tactics. (75 words) \nPresentation #3: Validating the research-based training\nMarika Madfors\, LLM\, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam\, the Netherlands \n56 U.S. investigators were trained in how to substantiate the reliability of the available evidence\, and interviewed guilty mock-suspects before and after the training. The investigators adhered to the training\, resulting in more statement-evidence inconsistencies (p=.04)\, and less contaminated admissions (p=.01) and statement-evidence inconsistencies (p=.01). They also felt more open-minded and less confession-focused after the training. In conclusion\, considering real-life challenges and offering evidence-based alternatives to problematic tactics is important for reducing risky interviewing behaviors. (75 words) \nPresentation #4: Evidence presentation in investigative interviews: A systematic review\nMargarita Parker\, Saint Joseph’s University\, USA\nReviewing controlled experiments\, observational field studies\, and self-report studies\, we systematically catalogued the breadth of research and created a publicly accessible reference library and literature matrix\, sorted by a navigable tagging system\, to observe the why\, what\, when\, and how of evidence presentation. From the review\, we developed a model that posits evidence presentation will not overcome subject resistance and that interviewers should withhold evidence to obtain positive interview outcomes—information gain\, admissions and confessions. (75 words) \nPresentation #5: Validating the Rapport-based Evidence Presentation (REP) model\nChristopher E. Kelly\, PhD\, Saint Joseph’s University\, USA\nIn order to validate the Rapport-based Evidence Presentation (REP) model\, we took a mixed-methods approach by conducting focus groups with highly-experienced interviewers and a content analysis of 70 investigative interviewing transcripts. The interviewers strongly endorsed the approach of the REP model\, and the content analysis replicated previous findings on the effects of evidence presentation but also revealed—using an innovated coding procedures and analyses—novel results that demonstrate productive uses of evidence. Implications for training development and practice will be discussed. (81 words) \nDiscussants:\nMatt Jones\, Det (ret)\, Evocavi LLC\nMichael McClary\, Asst. Sheriff\, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (ret.)
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/symposium-a-tale-of-two-evidence-presentation-projects/
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Transfer of Avatar Training Effects to Investigative Field Interviews of Children Conducted by Police Officers
DESCRIPTION:Title: Transfer of Avatar Training Effects to Investigative Field Interviews of Children Conducted by Police Officers \nAbstract: \nPrevious research with students and some professional groups (psychologists) have repeatedly demonstrated that repeated feedback in simulated investigative interviews with computerized child avatars improves the quality of the interviews conducted with real children who have witnessed a mock event. However\, it is not known whether the avatar training effects would transfer to investigative interviews with real child victims or witnesses of physical and sexual abuse conducted by police investigators. Twenty two police investigators participated in the study. Half of the participants first received no feedback and then received feedback (control group) while the other half received feedback (experimental group) on their performance during repeated interviews with avatars. Investigators were asked to present a transcript of an interview with a real child victim or witness prior the avatar training and also after the avatar trainings (control group had to present two transcripts\, experimental group one transcript). Providing feedback to the avatar training increased the proportion of recommended questions both in avatar interviews as well as interviewing with real child victims and witnesses of sexual and physical abuse. The transfer effect of knowledge to practice was demonstrated by the first time in a sample of police investigators.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-transfer-of-avatar-training-effects-to-investigative-field-interviews-of-children-conducted-by-police-officers/
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: The Complex Trial Protocol\, an innovative way to get to the truth
DESCRIPTION:Title: The Complex Trial Protocol\, an innovative way to get to the truth \nAbstract: \nThe P300 is a well-studied electrical brainwave which appears as a positive (P) deflection on an electroencephalogram (EEG) and occurs about 300 to 600 ms (300) after a person is presented with a meaningful and novel stimulus. It is detectable by placing electrodes on the scalp of a person and it is considered as a reliable index of memory recognition\, underpinned by robust scientific evidence. The leading theory of this brainwave is the orienting reflex\, an involuntary psychophysiological reaction to a new and consequential stimulus. The Complex Trial Protocol is a reliable and sound methodology in analysing P300 brainwaves. In forensic circles it can be used to determine if a person involved in a crime\, as a witness or a suspect\, recognizes crucial pieces of information in relation to that crime and only known to the perpetrator or witness\, and the authorities.\nThe P300 brainwave used in the context of a Concealed Information Test (CIT) can determine if that person is in possession of that crucial piece of information or not\, and an inference of guilt or innocence can be drawn from such a conclusion. The CIT is easy to understand. A person is presented with a crucial piece of information (called ‘probe’) on a computer screen\, such as the murder weapon\, the wound pattern of a victim\, the crime scene\, the face of an accomplice or the face of an attacker\, in the case of a victim\, and it is assorted with a series of neutral alternatives (called ‘irrelevants’). Following a statistical analysis\, significant spike differences\, measured in microvolts\, between the probe and irrelevants\, provide a quantitative value of the memorial recognition value of stimuli presented. \nPerformed on a suspect prior to a formal interview\, this memory recognition technique can easily be incorporated as a form of credibility assessment within an interview strategy. For example\, if a suspect’s pre-interview test confirms the recognition of crucial stimuli only known to the author and the authorities and is followed by the suspect’s denial of the same information during the interview\, the test can be a useful element for an interviewer.\nAlternatively\, the same test can be administered to crime witnesses. A major problem faced by law enforcement agencies worldwide is the unreliability of eyewitness identification and scarcity of physical clues at crime scenes. The body of evidence in mistaken eyewitness identification as a major contributing factor to wrongful convictions is considerable. Police agencies only collect physical evidence in approx. 15% or less of crime scenes. This relatively inexpensive and non-invasive technique is most likely to benefit law enforcement and national security agencies throughout the world in reducing erroneous suspect identification. \nThis presentation features the unveiling of recent data from 4 lab experiments involving autobiographical data\, verbal versus pictorial stimuli and levels of processing in a mock theft scenario\, and the use of multiple pictorial probe stimuli (i.e.\, explosive device\, crime scene\, and face of accomplice) in a mock terrorism scenario.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-the-complex-trial-protocol-an-innovative-way-to-get-to-the-truth/
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Interpreters’ Experiences and Knowledge of Child Forensic Interviews
DESCRIPTION:Title: Interpreters’ Experiences and Knowledge of Child Forensic Interviews \nAbstract: \nChild forensic interviewers have expressed concerns regarding the quality of interpreter-mediated child forensic interviews\, including limited access to qualified interpreters and a high risk of suggestive influence stemming from misinterpretations. However\, research on interpreter-mediated child forensic interviews is limited\, and the perspective of interpreters has been overlooked. To improve the quality of interpreter-mediated child forensic interviews\, it is crucial to investigate whether the problems might depend on interpreters’ working conditions\, limited knowledge of child forensic interviews\, deficient communication between the interpreter and the child interviewer\, or other factors. The current study aims to explore interpreters’ self-reported experiences of child forensic interviews\, common and preferred practical conditions of interpreting in these interviews\, and the knowledge authorized legal interpreters\, authorized interpreters and non-authorized interpreters\, respectively\, possess of child forensic interviews. A digital survey was sent in March to Swedish interpreters. During the spring\, the data will be analyzed using both qualitative and quantitative methods. By giving interpreters an opportunity to share their experiences of how it is to interpret child forensic interviews\, the current study will contribute new insights regarding interpreter-mediated child forensic interviews. \n*Presenting and corresponding author: Linnea Koponen\, Department of Psychology\, University of Gothenburg\, E-mail: guskopoli@student.gu.se.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-interpreters-experiences-and-knowledge-of-child-forensic-interviews/
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: It’s not “just like on TV”: A corpus analysis and examination of Miranda warnings on TV.
DESCRIPTION:Title: It’s not “just like on TV”: A corpus analysis and examination of Miranda warnings on TV. \nAbstract: \nThe American Miranda warnings are considered an “icon of constitutional law” that have been made “famous” by  television (Covey\, 2007). Similarly\, the US Supreme Court has also expressed the recognizability and prevalence of the Miranda warnings in American society (Dickerson v. United States 530 US at 443 (2000)). Perhaps unsurprisingly then\, excerpts from American police interviews demonstrate references to television representations in communicating Miranda warnings to suspects. Questioning officers’ reliance on pop culture’s representation of Miranda warnings warrants an investigation into how the Mirandizing process is actually presented on TV. This talk presents a review of arrests and custodial interviews in a popular American legal drama\, Law & Order: SVU which indicate that suspects are rarely adequately Mirandized on TV. That is\, they are either not Mirandized at all or read a partial (reduced) version. When fictional suspects are (partially) Mirandized\, a minimum component can be identified. Using this minimum component\, I present the results of a corpus analysis of TV subtitles using BYU’s TV Corpus which provides support the observation that Miranda warning are rarely provided in full in popular culture. As such\, these findings demonstrate that the Mirandizing process is not “just like on TV”.
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-its-not-just-like-on-tv-a-corpus-analysis-and-examination-of-miranda-warnings-on-tv/
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Intrinsic and extrinsic factors of sexual aggressors’ associated with their confession in an investigative interviewing context
DESCRIPTION:Intrinsic and extrinsic factors of sexual aggressors’ associated with their confession in an investigative interviewing context \nAbstract \nMuch is still yet unknown of individual\, offense and situational factors allowing to predict sexual aggressors’ confession to their crime. The objectives of this study are (1) to identify them and (2) to elaborate an interaction model helping to better understand sexual aggressors’ decision to confess during an investigative interview. Seventy eight participants were recruited at the Regional Reception Centre\, a federal correctional facility located in Quebec\, Canada. Results from logistic regression modeling suggested that sexual aggressors are a distinct population of interest and a specific approach should be use when interrogating them. The results also support an integrative approach to confession that would take into account individual\, offense and situational factors in order to better understand what makes sexual aggressors confess in an investigative interview\, although individual factors seem to play a prominent role. The regression models and the predictor variables within them are further discussed in relation to their implications on police practices in the interrogation room. \nKeywords: Investigative interviewing\, sexual aggressors\, confession\, police \n  \nAuthors: Samuel Girard\, Tamsin Higgs\, Tony Brien\, Nadine Deslauriers-Varin
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-intrinsic-and-extrinsic-factors-of-sexual-aggressors-associated-with-their-confession-in-an-investigative-interviewing-context/
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: (Not) for the record: Doing implicatures in police reports of domestic violence
DESCRIPTION:Title: (Not) for the record: Doing implicatures in police reports of domestic violence \nAbstract: \nConversational implicature (Grice 1975) is a pragmatic strategy used in discourse to carry meaning(s) not encoded explicitly in language. There are many reasons why explicitness is not the most appropriate route\, for example\, social politeness (Brown and Levinson 1987). Discourse participants often make sense of utterances in everyday interactions by ‘picking up’ implicatures. This is largely achieved by recourse to relevance (Sperber and Wilson 1986; Clark 2013). However\, because meanings generated through implicatures cannot be traced back to linguistic forms they can be easily denied. They are a good vehicle therefore\, for carrying meanings that discourse participants are reluctant to put on-record but wish to communicate nonetheless. \nIn this paper\, I adopt a relevance-theoretic approach to police MG3 reports (‘Management Guidance’ reports prepared for prosecutors to obtain charging decisions). The reports summarise domestic violence cases. All of the cases in the reports resulted in non-prosecutorial discharge decisions (i.e. a ‘simple caution’). I examine a) the ways in which investigating officers and their police gatekeepers present case information through implicature; b)  how receivers (police and prosecutors) can use relevance to derive additional meanings from the reports; and c) the potential impact of inferential information on case outcomes. Finally\, I argue that some implicatures (and their cooperative recovery by institutional agents) can be regarded as constituting victim-blaming (Lynn and Canning 2021)\, and by extension\, reflect institutional misogynistic ideologies about domestic violence crimes. \nReferences: \nGrice\, H. P. (1975). ‘Logic and conversation’. In Speech acts (pp. 41-58). Brill. \nBrown\, P. and Levinson\, S. C. (1987). Politeness: Some universals in language usage\, volume 4. Cambridge University Press. \nSperber\, D. and Wilson\, D. (1986). Relevance: Communication and Cognition. Oxford: Blackwell Press. \nClark\, B. (2013). Relevance Theory. Cambridge University Press. \nCanning\, P.\, & Lynn\, N. (2021). ‘Additions\, Omissions\, and Transformations in Institutional ‘Retellings’ of Domestic Violence cases’. Language and Law\, 8(1): 118. \n 
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-not-for-the-record-doing-implicatures-in-police-reports-of-domestic-violence/
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: Suspect responses to questions during homicide investigative interviews: What are the effects of suspect veracity and culpability?
DESCRIPTION:Title: Suspect responses to questions during homicide investigative interviews: What are the effects of suspect veracity and culpability?  \nAbstract: \nDuring a police investigative interview how a suspect responds is often highly dependent on the questions used by the interviewer. Using appropriate types of questions is therefore of great importance. Appropriate question types are those that are productive in obtaining information from a suspect\, whereas inappropriate types are those that inhibit or restrict a suspect from providing information. Accordingly\, several studies have measured interview quality by examining the percentage of different question types used\, though few studies have evaluated suspect responses to specific question types in detail. To explore suspect response\, a specially designed coding frame was applied to 60 homicide suspect interviews. The study examined the type\, frequency and yield (amount of information) of responses to certain appropriate and inappropriate question types. Responses were also examined in relation to the truthfulness of the suspect in interview\, and whether the suspect was later found guilty or innocent. The most frequent response was for suspects to provide information\, with open questions generating the largest yield. Guilty suspects denying their guilt were found to use avoidance strategies\, such as remaining silent or providing a minimal or non-lexical response. This presentation outlines possible explanations to determine how and why homicide suspects respond differently. \n  \nAuthors: Kate Miller (Principal Author; University of Chester)\, Dr Clea Wright (University of Chester)\, Associate Prof Michelle Mattison (University of Nottingham)\, Associate Prof Lisa Oakley (University of Chester).
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-suspect-responses-to-questions-during-homicide-investigative-interviews-what-are-the-effects-of-suspect-veracity-and-culpability/
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SUMMARY:Oral Presentation: For the Record: A collaboration to improve evidential consistency in the production of police  investigative interview records
DESCRIPTION:Title: For the Record: A collaboration to improve evidential consistency in the production of police  investigative interview records \nAbstract:  \nThis paper will present the findings of a pilot project being undertaken as a collaboration between  academic researchers and an English police force\, which applies linguistic research to the process of  producing written transcripts of investigative interviews with suspects (ROTIs). This process is of real  importance since these written records are the version of the interview which is routinely presented  in court as part of the prosecution evidence\, yet the original spoken data are (necessarily)  substantially altered through the process of being converted into written format. Our aim is to  develop methods of reducing this routine interference with interview evidence. \nThe project involves linguistic analysis of interview audio and corresponding transcripts\, focus  groups with transcribers and interviewers\, and psycholinguistic experiments to demonstrate the  differences in interpretation that can result from different formats and transcription choices. \nThe intended outcome is to produce transcription guidelines and training to assist transcribers in  producing ROTIs which encapsulate more of the meaning conveyed by the original spoken  interaction\, and to enable consistency of interpretation of features such as punctuation and pauses  for the reader (e.g. fellow investigating officers\, CPS\, courts). We are also seeking to recruit other forces to roll out the project more widely. \n  \nAuthors: Dr Kate Haworth\, Dr Emma Richardson\, Dr James Tompkinson\, Dr Felicity Deamer\, Dr Magnus Hamann
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/oral-presentation-for-the-record-a-collaboration-to-improve-evidential-consistency-in-the-production-of-police-investigative-interview-records/
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SUMMARY:Symposium: Demonstrations of the importance and benefits of collaborative international research
DESCRIPTION:Symposium: Demonstrations of the importance and benefits of collaborative international research: Anglo- Japanese research and networking \n  \nAuthors: Dave Walsh\, Gavin Oxburgh\, Takashi Terashima\, Robin Orthey\, Marina Okamoto\, Graham Brooks\, Makiko Naka\, Akira Kyo\, Liam Satchell\, Joanne Rechdan\, Ray Bull\, Igor Areh\, Tom Ellis\, Masayuki Otake \n  \n\nInterpreter-assisted interviews: Examining investigators and interpreters’ views on their practice\n\nDave Walsh\, De Montfort University\, Leicester\, UK \nGavin Oxburgh\, Northumbria University\, UK \n  \nThe investigative interviewing of victims\, witnesses and suspects is one of the most frequent and important tasks undertaken by those conducting law enforcement investigations. Over the past twenty years or so there has been a substantial growth in the amount of research examining the practice. Nonetheless\, much less research has been conducted into those interviews where an interpreter is increasingly present. Using a self-administered questionnaire\, the present study examined the beliefs of 66 investigators and 40 interpreters in the context of international criminal investigations\, concerning certain key tasks in such interpreter-assisted interviews. It was regularly found that there was not always a consensus of opinion either within or between these two groups of professionals concerning whether (when participating in investigative interviews) (i) they prepared jointly with each other; (ii) interpreters assisted (or otherwise) with rapport building; (iii) interpreters could interpret accurately; and (iv) interpreter interventions were disruptive or not. Given such divisions of opinion\, our findings tend to suggest that there is a lack of clarity as to the role of interpreters and\, indeed\, only personalised views as to what is best practice. The implications of our findings are discussed and recommendations are made to enable practice enhancement. \n  \n\nEmerging research in Japan concerning the use of interpreters in interviews with suspects\n\nTakashi Terashima\, Fukuoka District Public Prosecutors Office\, Japan \n  \nThe world is globalised and the cross-border movement of people will be recovering and increasing after overcoming the pandemic. It is important to ensure that adequate interpreters are available in criminal justice procedures and to maintain fairness when dealing with crimes committed by foreign nationals. This presentation is about the challenges present in the Japanese legal interpretation system\, which the presenter\, a Japanese public prosecutor\, has become aware of through research into the legal interpretation system in the UK. This presentation will deal with three topics; the first is how to make high quality interpreters available; the second is how to remove inadequate interpretation; and the third is how to maintain the quality of interpreters. In this presentation\, the details of the Japanese system and its challenges will be illustrated\, referring to the presenter’s personal experience of criminal cases. \nNote: this presentation is intended to present the presenter’s personal views and not to represent the Japanese Public Prosecutors Office’s views \n  \n\nDetails of a research programme concerning the Concealed Information Test conducted in Japan\n\nRobin Orthey\, Aoyama Gakuin University\, Tokyo \n  \nIn this presentation\, there is a discussion of the Concealed Information Test (CIT)\, a technique that does not detect deception\, but detects memory for crime details in suspects. Japan is the only country where the polygraph deploying the CIT is widely applied to criminal investigations. The CIT is argued by its proponents to reveal whether suspects possess knowledge of specific details of a crime. Furthermore\, the CIT is said to be able to extract crime-relevant information that investigative organizations have not yet uncovered. \nDespite being described as valid\, the CIT is rarely used in real criminal investigations worldwide. One potential reason is that many practitioners have not known how to apply the CIT in the field. In this presentation\, we introduce the field use of the CIT in Japan\, where the CIT has been widely used for criminal investigations. About 100 polygraph examiners deal with about 5\,000 cases per year. These examiners administer the polygraph after completing a training course at the Forensic Science training centre\, affiliated with the National Research Institute of Police Science\, Chiba. This presentation also reflects developing research as how Japanese polygraphers use the CIT in criminal investigations\, alongside the efficacy of the CIT. \n  \n\nExamination of a Child Victim at a Criminal Trial\n\nMarina Okamoto\, Public Prosecutor\, Japan \n  \nVictims are usually vulnerable\, and the need to mitigate their burden is a critical issue. This need is applicable in investigation and examination at a trial\, and this problem is shared among Japanese public prosecutors. Especially when the victim is a child\, the public prosecutors must take even greater care not to cause secondary damage. Thus\, it is an ideal way not to let such a victim appear in court and testify before a defendant. However\, defendants and defence lawyers do not always agree with a child victim’s written statements to be examined as evidence at a trial; instead\, they often demand the victim’s examination. In such a situation\, what ways can a public prosecutor take to protect the victim? This presentation focuses on how Japanese public prosecutors obtain evidence from a child victim and prove the fact in a trial without the appearance of the victim in court while ensuring the right to a fair trial of a defendant. This presentation will illustrate in what circumstances the use of written statements can be admitted as an alternative way of the examination of the victim and what problems the Japanese criminal justice system has\, in particular\, on the protection of a child victim\, by introducing a case that a presenter has experienced as a public prosecutor. \nNote that this presentation is based on the presenter’s personal view\, and it is not an official opinion of the Japanese Public Prosecutor’s Office. \n  \n  \n\nInterviews conducted by the police and prosecutors with autistic adults in Japan: A review of the literature and directions for future research\n\nDave Walsh\, De Montfort University\, Leicester \nGraham Brooks\, University of West London \nGavin Oxburgh\, Northumbria University. \nMakiko Naka\, Riken Scientific Research Institute\, Saitama \nAkira Kyo\, Kwansei Gakuin\, University\, Osaka \n  \nDevelopments have occurred in Japan over the last 20 years or so in the training of the police and their public prosecutors in the interviewing of victims\, witnesses and suspects of crime\, being important features of criminal investigations.  In some cases\, individuals may manifest characteristics prevalent on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) scale\, though identification of individuals with this disorder has been found to be problematical to police officers and public prosecutors. Whilst there is some literature on autism in Japan\, with regard to its criminal justice system\, studies examining interviews conducted by the police and\, in turn\, public prosecutors with autistic adults remain scant. To begin to address this deficit in our understanding\, we provide an overview of the literature concerning contemporary techniques when interviewing adults on the ASD scale during criminal investigations\, offering lessons learned from research conducted around the world. We also review how public prosecutors in Japan are trained to deal with adults on the ASD scale.  Implications for practice in Japan are discussed. \n  \n\nApplications of Legal Psychology in Japan: Current practice\, research knowledge\, and future directions\n\nRobin Orthey\, Aoyama Gakuin University\, Tokyo \nLiam Satchell\, University of Winchester \nJoanne Rechdan\, Bournemouth University \nAkira Kyo\, Kwansei Gakuin\, University\, Osaka \nMakiko Naka\, Riken Scientific Research Institute\, Saitama \nDave Walsh\, De Montfort University\, Leicester \n  \nThe aim of legal psychology is to produce evidence-based recommendations for improving the quality of justice systems. It should be noted\, however\, that the majority of the research in this area is dominated by American and European experimental laboratory research.  This research on perception\, memory\, and social processes has influenced guidelines on topics such as how to evaluate the credibility of testimony or overcome biases in decision-making around the world. Given the high stakes influence that legal psychology research can have\, we should be cautious in the messaging around of our research. Henrich\, Heine\, and Norenzayan (2010) note that almost all experimental evidence in Psychology is based on samples from Western\, Educated\, Industrialized\, Rich\, and Democratic (WEIRD) societies and question the generalizability of said findings to other contexts and cultures. Similarly\, applied research focusing on best practices in and around criminal investigations is mainly concerned with practices in WEIRD societies. As part of a series of interactions between Western-based legal psychology academics and practitioners in the Japanese legal system (the authors)\, we have come to realize that a stronger understanding of the current Japanese practice in the context of contemporary literature would be of benefit to both audiences. \nOur objective here is to highlight unique features of the Japanese criminal justice system and place them in the context of the current scientific literature\, as well as to identify opportunities for future research. We have focused our review on the more popular areas of research in legal psychology. We start with investigative interviewing practices in Japan (取り調べ – torishirabe)\, firstly by discussing police interviews with victims and witnesses\, before going to onto give coverage of the interviewing and interrogation of criminal suspects. We will begin each section by describing Japanese practice as reported by practitioners\, followed by an overview of the scientific literature pertinent to that process. Together\, both parts can aid scientists in identifying novel research problems and practitioners can gain insight in the scientific validation of modern practices. Finally\, we propose future directions for scientific inquiry to promote collaboration between practitioners and scientists. \n  \n  \n\nDetails of a new project to assist international research and practice collaborations\n\nDave Walsh\, De Montfort University\, Leicester \nRay Bull\, University of Derby \nIgor Areh\, University of Maribor\, Ljubljana \n  \nIn 2016\, Walsh and his editorial team had two volumes published that covered investigative interviewing/interrogation research and practice in 28 countries. Those countries where research and practices had been covered extensively in the extant literature were all included. Additionally\, other countries were included where much less (or no) prior research had been conducted. Consistent with\, and complement to\, the aims of iIIRG\, and the recent UN declaration of the ‘Mendez principles’ that advocates non-coercive interviewing\, this presentation will announce the forthcoming ground-breaking publication of the “International Handbook of Investigative Interviewing Interrogation” covering 40-45 countries\, none of whom were covered in the previous volumes (or indeed have been barely covered elsewhere).  Moreover\, the presentation will present details of a timely ambitious project\, underpinned by the Handbook\, that aims to create a systematic approach to initiate collaborative projects between researchers in those countries\, where research studies and knowledge of practices are less developed\, as well as creating networks for collaborative projects between researchers in these countries and those where research is more established and knowledge of practice is more fully understood.  Our aim over a four-year cycle is to supplement the efforts of others with a bank of projects that enhances global research and practice. \n  \n\nSymposium Discussants:\n\nTom Ellis\, University of Portsmouth \nMasayuki Otake\, The Legal Attaché at the Japanese Embassy in London \n 
URL:https://iiirg.org/event/symposium-demonstrations-of-the-importance-and-benefits-of-collaborative-international-research/
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