Category: Interviewing

Reducing Uncertainty, Resolving Ambiguity: Tools for Investigative Interviewers

Over the last several weeks our focus has been on procedural justice and science-based interviewing practices. We have focused on specific issues, but the key is getting these practices into the hands of interviewers. This past week I read an excellent article by Colton Seale entitled, “Are You Facing Uncertainty or Ambiguity and Why it Matters” which made me consider

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The Science of Procedural Justice: How Trust, Empathy, and Listening Enhance Investigative Interviews

Today’s blog builds off the last two weeks as we examine these interconnected issues.  The first article in this series examined the issue of trust and procedural justice.  Last week we looked at strategic empathy and its interrelationship with trust and procedural justice.  And this week, by extension, we are factoring in the importance of effective listening to accomplishing the

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