Week 11 - Vulnerable Populations

Vulnerability

A characteristic that may cause people to experience difficulty during a police interview.

Susceptibility/Suggestibility

The tendency to accept suggestions or the influence of external factors, such as fatigue or isolation, which can affect an individual's response during an interview.

NICHD Protocol

A structured interview protocol designed to elicit accurate and detailed accounts from children about incidents, emphasizing rapport-building and proper questioning techniques.

Cognitive deficits/Intellectual disabilities

Conditions that impact the ability to process information and understand the situation, often making individuals more suggestible during interviews.

Cultural differences

Variations in cultural backgrounds that can affect communication styles, understanding, and responses in a police interview context.

Social desirability effects

The tendency for individuals to provide answers that they think are more socially acceptable or favorable rather than their true thoughts or feelings.

Child interviews

Interviews conducted with child witnesses or victims aimed at gathering accurate and detailed information regarding an incident.

Leading questions

Questions that suggest a particular answer or contain information that may influence the response, potentially resulting in inaccurate accounts.

YCJA 146 (2)

A legal provision that protects young persons under the age of eighteen, ensuring that any statement they make during an interview is made voluntarily and in accordance with specific rights.

Intergenerational trauma

The transmission of the effects of trauma across generations, particularly relevant in the context of Indigenous peoples and their experiences.