The trauma of forced family separation can have lasting effects on a young child, ranging from overwhelming emotions to developmental regression. It’s likely these children will need your support navigating the interview process. Your creativity in using the strategies and approaches in this video can make a huge difference, even in a short interaction with a child.

For more information on supporting young children who’ve experienced traumatic events, see our toolkit:
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and explore the following resources:
“Development Stages and Methods of Interviewing Children” [ Ссылка ] (page 4)

“Developmental Assessment” in Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Arizona Interviewing Children Guide: [ Ссылка ] (pages 4-7)


Note: We recognize that the nature of this content is inherently distressing. If you feel that you need support, we encourage you to reach out to colleagues and health professionals around you - and consider watching the video in this series about Self Care.

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