What is it.
This document is a rapid evidence synthesis that summarizes new research on forensic interviewing between 2018-2024. A rapid evidence synthesis uses a quick yet rigorous approach to identify, review, and synthesize the most relevant research on a specific topic. This synthesis was completed in four phases: developing the search strategy, retrieving, and screening relevant literature, extracting and synthesizing key findings, and contextualizing the evidence with practical considerations. The search strategy was developed in collaboration with the Department of Justice Canada and includes both academic and practice-based literature.
The document is organized by the forensic Interview National Guideline six key components. For each key component, there are strategies for boosting best practices, a summary of new evidence, and practice implications.
How can it help me?
There are ten National Guidelines to support best practices for CYACs and their multidisciplinary team partners across Canada. Forensic interviewing is one of the ten guidelines for CYACs and includes six key components. As research continues to evolve, CYACs must regularly assess whether current practices and programs reflect new and emerging evidence. This document summarizes new research and highlights 26 practical implications to help CYACs assess current practices and identify ways to boost forensic interviewing in their setting.
Share and review this document with forensic interviewers to guide practice decisions in alignment with the latest research.
