Interviewing Alleged Perpetrators (eLearning)

Interviewing alleged perpetrators is a critical component of an APS investigation. What you learn during the interview can shift your understanding of the case, inform risk assessments and influence service planning and case findings. This course provides strategies to help APS professionals prepare for and conduct effective interviews, whether you're experienced or new to the process. Participants will build confidence and enhance their investigative and interviewing skills through structured guidance and practical tools.

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify a minimum of three goals of the alleged perpetrator interview

• Demonstrate the ability to organize the alleged perpetrator interview

• Use the Interviewing Alleged Perpetrators Tip Sheet to structure interviews

• Identify strategies to manage the interview in order to achieve its goals