Information Sharing During the Child Interview Appointment. 1) Pre-Interview: Xxxxx to the interview, the detective will meet with the Child Interview Specialist, advocate, and DCYF/CPS social worker, if one is assigned.* The detective will provide information to the team participants regarding how the referral was received, what the child has reported thus far, who they reported it to, and the circumstances surrounding the report. The detective will also provide information that may impact the child interview, such as whether the child has special needs or has been removed from their home because of the allegation. *Additional individuals operating within their professional roles relating to the welfare of the child being interviewed may be allowed to watch the live interview if they have requested and received authorization to do so from the supervisor of the SAU, prior to the appointment. Anticipated workers include: Family Court Services Social Workers, Guardians ad Litem, school-based Title IX investigators, and/or Adult Protective Services Social Workers.
