Forensic interviewers' perceptions of the utility of mock interviews with trained actors as a training tool for child interviewing.BACKGROUND
 The use of mock interviews (also known as role play), particularly using trained actors as interviewees, has demonstrated positive effects on communication training but little is known about how learners engage with these practice activities.


 The current study was conducted to determine what perceptions forensic interviewers hold about mock interviews as a learning exercise for developing skills for child interviewing, and whether there are negative perceptions that could potentially have an impact on the helpfulness of the exercise.


 Findings from the present study suggests suggest most trainees perceive mock interviews favourably, and they are useful in child interview training programs.
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Forensic interviewers' perceptions of the utility of mock interviews with trained actors as a training tool for child interviewing.BACKGROUND
 The use of mock interviews (also known as role play), particularly using trained actors as interviewees, has demonstrated positive effects on communication training but little is known about how learners engage with these practice activities.



trained actors
Written reflections were obtained from 35 US forensic interviewing professionals who were enrolled in an online child interviewer training program.



online child interviewer training program