Date
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Time
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Name
Done by the Book — but Missing the Mark? Aligning Trafficking Interviews with Survivor Reality
Track
Multi-Disciplinary Team
Jacqueline Goldstein June Haskell
Description

This training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for interviewing suspected victims of human trafficking, grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience. Led by an experienced forensic interviewer and a survivor, it offers a balanced perspective on effective, ethical, and trauma-informed approaches. Participants learn key investigative techniques, including rapport-building, appropriate question structure, non-blaming language, and legally sound practices. The training also highlights how trauma, coercion, development, and culture impact victim disclosure and engagement. Survivor insights demonstrate how certain approaches can either build trust or cause harm. Ultimately, the training emphasizes that effective interviews require not only technical skill, but also empathy, patience, and a commitment to victim safety, dignity, and autonomy.