SCC hosted special training event

Published: 02/09/2017

Professionals from across the area gathered at St. Charles Community College for a special training event in January.

Russell Strand spoke at the event on Interview Victims of Trauma-An Introduction to Forensic Experiential Trauma Interviews. He went in-depth on his ground breaking Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview Technique, which has shown astounding results in learning information from traumatized persons in all facets of victimizations.

According to Strand, the Forensic Experiential Trauma Interview utilizes information about the part of the brain that experience trauma. The technique not only reduces the inaccuracy of the information obtained, but it also enhances understanding of the experience, increasing the likelihood that judges and juries will also understand the event. This type of interview techniques is currently being employed by Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) special agents and other criminal investigators.

Russell Strand spoke at a special training event at St. Charles Community College in January on Interview Victims of Trauma-An Introduction to Forensic Experiential Trauma Interviews. Strand is an internationally acclaimed investigations expert, independent consultant, retired CID special agent, retired United States Army behavioral sciences education and training division chief. The training was free of charge and POST, CLE and 210 Certified.

“This program provided interview techniques that result in learning more information from traumatized victims,” said Bob Ronkoski, SCC director of public safety and chief of police. “The individuals who attended this training will be better prepared to service their communities.”

Strand is an internationally acclaimed investigations expert, independent consultant, retired CID special agent, retired United States Army behavioral sciences education and training division chief. The training was free of charge and POST, CLE and 210 Certified. The course qualified for 7.5 hours of credit.

Professionals in attendance included prosecutors, prosecution personnel, law enforcement, victim advocacy center staff, children’s divisions, juvenile office staff, adult protective services, probation and parole, allied health professionals and children’s advocacy center staff.

The event was presented by The Missouri Office of Prosecution Services, the St. Charles Prosecuting Attorney and St. Charles Community College Campus Police.