
How a Forensic Interviewer Should Prepare For Court w/ Megan Peterson | Real Evidence Podcast | Episode 3
06/24/24 • 37 min
In this episode of the Real Evidence Podcast, Ashley and Myron speak with Megan Peterson. Megan has extensive experience as a Forensic Interviewer and is currently a Sr. Outreach Specialist with Guardify. Megan shares about her journey as a Forensic Interviewer and practical, valuable advice for how an FI should prepare for the courtroom.
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In this episode of the Real Evidence Podcast, Ashley and Myron speak with Megan Peterson. Megan has extensive experience as a Forensic Interviewer and is currently a Sr. Outreach Specialist with Guardify. Megan shares about her journey as a Forensic Interviewer and practical, valuable advice for how an FI should prepare for the courtroom.
Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on upcoming episodes and visit our website for more content! Go to https://guardify.com/
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Guardify's Vision and Mission w/ Ben Jackson | Real Evidence Podcast | Episode 2
In this episode of the Real Evidence Podcast, Myron and Ashley chat with Ben Jackson, CEO of Guardify. Ben shares the origins of Guardify, their mission and vision, as well as what drives the products they create. They discuss the importance of building technology with intentionality, and the need for a principles-based approach to adoption of new technologies, particularly artificial intelligence. Ben discusses the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI and highlights the need for ethical and intentional use of technology in supporting justice and social impact initiatives.
Listen on to hear more about the challenges faced by direct service providers, and how Guardify works to try and support these providers by developing more manageable and user-friendly technology, developed specifically for their needs.
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Driving Change and Adoption with MDT Partners w/ Colleen Brazil | Real Evidence Podcast | Episode 4
In this episode of the Real Evidence Podcast, Ashley and Myron talk to Colleen Brazil, the Senior Director of Children’s Services at Project Harmony in Omaha, Nebraska. Project Harmony is a Child Advocacy Center that offers forensic interview services, medical advocacy, prevention programming, and mental health services for children. Colleen gives insights into Project Harmony's origin, her role, and the adoption of new technology in the field of forensic interviewing.
Colleen shares about the challenges and successes that she and her team have faced when onboarding MDT partners, and highlights the benefits of digital solutions in streamlining workflows. She also talks to Myron and Ashley about improving collaboration across the teams in the communities that Project Harmony works with, as well as enhancing the investigative process.
Colleen also discusses the evolving role of technology in forensic interviewing, emphasizing its role in peer review, self-assessment, and clinical supervision.
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