Victim Interviews. The victim interview will take place within three days of the initial disclosure or as soon as possible pursuant to the protocols outlined in Section F - Victim Interview Process (Page 23). Whenever possible an in-person interview should be conducted.
Victim Interviews. Upon request, law enforcement or child protective agency representative may interview a suspected victim of child abuse during Iridescent Learning agency work hours, on the agency premises, concerning a report of suspected child abuse that occurred within the child's home. The child shall be given the choice of being interviewed in private or may request that a member of the Iridescent Learning staff be present. Cal. Penal Code § 11174.3. An Iridescent Learning staff member selected by a child may decline to be present at the interview. If the selected person accepts, the Chief Operating Officer or designee shall inform him or her before the interview takes place of the following legal requirements: • The purpose of the selected person's presence at the interview is to lend support to the child and enable him/her to be as comfortable as possible; • The selected person shall not participate in the interview; • The selected person shall not discuss the facts or circumstances of the case with the child;
Victim Interviews. The victim interview will take place as soon as possible pursuant to the protocols outlined in Section F - Victim Interview Process (Page 52). Whenever possible an in-person interview should be conducted.
