Interviewing Forensic Mental Health Patients Who have a History of Aggression: Considerations and Suggestions

Day, Andrew; Daffern, Michael; Dunne, Ashley L.; Papalia, Nina; Thomson, Kylie

doi:10.1080/14999013.2018.1504353

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“…Interviewers accept interviewees' values and morals, or even their lack of, unconditionally (Lee, 2021). Interviewees can express themselves in whatever way they want, trusting that interviewers will accept them, irrespective of who they are, what they have done or what beliefs or convictions they hold (Bekker et al, 2023;Day et al, 2019;Vorster, 2016).…”

Section: The Person-centred Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%

A critical analysis of commercial forensic interviewing techniques applicable in a South African context

Van Graan,

Roos,

Katjene

2023

JFC

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Purpose A significant increase in financial crime globally emphasises the importance of forensic interviewing to obtain useful and reliable information as part of a commercial forensic investigation. Previous research has identified two interviewing strategies that are aligned with the legal framework in South Africa: the PEACE model (P = preparation and planning; E = engage and explain; A = account, clarify and challenge; C = closure; E = evaluation) and the person-centred approach (PCA). The purpose of this paper is to explore the theoretical underpinnings and application of the PEACE model and the PCA as commercial investigative strategies aligned with the legal context in South Africa. Design/methodology/approach A scoping review was undertaken to identify literature relevant to the theoretical assumptions and application of the PEACE model and the PCA. Findings Literature for the most part reports on the PEACE model but offers very little information about the PCA. A critical analysis revealed that the PEACE model incorporates a clear guiding structure for eliciting information but lacks content needed to create an optimal interpersonal context. To promote this, the PCA proposes that interviewers demonstrate three relational variables: empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. The PCA suggests a basic structure for interviewing (beginning, middle and end), while providing very little guidance on how to structure the forensic interview and what information is to be elicited in each phase. Originality/value Combining the PEACE model and PCA presents an integrated interviewing technique best suited for obtaining useful and reliable information admissible in a South African court of law. The PEACE model has a clear structure, and the PCA assists in creating an optimal interpersonal context to obtain information in an interview.

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Section: The Person-centred Approachmentioning

confidence: 99%