The Learning Institute · Workshop

Trauma-Informed Interviewing for Investigators

A workshop on interviewing parties and witnesses in a way that accounts for the effects of trauma without compromising neutrality. Participants practice question design, pacing, and documentation that support accurate accounts and a fair, defensible record.

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  1. DatesFebruary 23, 2027
  2. Schedule9:00 am PT, 3.5 hours
  3. FormatWorkshop
  4. Fee$495

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Audience

Who it is for

Title IX, HR, and equity investigators who interview parties and witnesses in matters involving sexual misconduct, harassment, or violence.

Outcomes

What you will be able to do

By the end of the program, participants can do each of these in their own work.

  1. Explain how trauma can affect memory, demeanor, and disclosure
  2. Design questions that support accurate accounts
  3. Pace an interview and offer breaks without losing structure
  4. Stay neutral toward every party
  5. Document in a way that supports a fair, defensible record

Agenda

How the time is spent

  • Part ITrauma and memory: what the research shows and what it does not
  • Part IIQuestion design and pacing
  • Part IIIPractice interviews and documentation

Dates

Dates and registration

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Taught live by Fractional Coordinator practitioners, based in Portland, Oregon. Virtual sessions are open to participants anywhere in the United States. Bring this program to your institution

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