Forgotten Victims: The Forensic Interview
The Forgotten Victims Podcast, hosted by Scott Modell Ph.D. and Staci Whitney, LMSW, educates and empowers multidisciplinary team members to successfully investigate crimes against individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations. With decades of experience between them, they share how teams can successfully seek justice for vulnerable victims by discussing research, case examples and sharing practical skills for every step of an investigation. Join Scott and Staci to learn more about how you can make an impact in your community and better serve victims with disabilities through your work.
- Update frequency
- every 39 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 34 / MCG Podcast Episode 34- The Role of the Ombudsman in APS featuring Teresa Teeple
In this episode, Staci Whitney, LMSW, is joined by Teresa Teeple, the Tennessee State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Teresa brings her deep expertise and experience to address common misunderstandings abo…
Episode 33 / Facilitated Communication
What is Facilitated Communication? In this episode, Scott and Staci unpack how this method—often described as assisted typing for individuals with disabilities—has sparked debate in clinical and lega…
Episode 32 / Dispelling Myths About Autism in Forensic Interviews
In this episode, Scott and Staci dive into the misconceptions surrounding autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—particularly as they relate to emotional expression and perception during forensic interviews …
Episode 31 / Disability Advocacy with Megan Young
In this episode, Staci Whitney, LMSW is joined by disability advocate, Megan Young. Megan shares her lived experiences as a woman with a disability and the incredible advocacy work she is doing at Pr…
Episode 30 / Building a Strong Case
In this episode, Staci and MCG Senior Consultant, Dermot Whelan, Police Sgt., Retired, are joined by the newest MCG team member, Senior Consultant and Legal Advisor, Rachel Dunn, J.D. Drawing from he…
Episode 29 / Undue Influence and Elder Abuse with Candace Heisler, J.D.
In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Staci Whitney, LMSW, are joined by retired Assistant District Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco, Candace J. Heisler, J.D. More recently Candac…
Episode 28 / Increasing Safety for Individuals with Autism with Diana Orem, Ph.D., MS.
In this episode, Staci Whitney, LMSW and MCG Senior Consultant Kate Homan, MS are joined by the Chair of the Forensic Psychology Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Dr. Diana Orem, Ph…
Episode 27 / Diagnosing a Disability
In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Staci Whitney, LMSW discuss diagnosing a disability. Drawing from their own experiences, Scott and Staci provide a better understanding of the criteria that i…
Episode 26 / Unconscious Bias in a Forensic Interview with Joshua Bissell
In this episode, Staci Whitney, LMSW and MCG Senior Consultant, Kate Homan MS are joined by Program Director for the Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan, Joshua Bissell. Josh shares his experienc…
Episode 25 / Emerging Trends with Katherine Yoder MS, CFI
In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Staci Whitney, LMSW are joined by Executive Director of the Adult Advocacy Centers, Katherine Yoder, MS, CFI. Katherine shares her experience as an individual…
Episode 24 / Abuse Dynamics
In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Staci Whitney, LMSW discuss abuse dynamics and the barriers to disclosure. Drawing from their own experiences, Scott and Staci provide tips for forensic inter…
Episode 23 / When is enough, enough?
In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Staci Whitney, LMSW discuss making the difficult decision to end an interview in the best interest of the interviewee. Drawing from their own experiences, Sco…
Episode 22/ Assumptions in Interviews, Investigations and Assessments
In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss how assumptions can impact professionals when conducting investigations. Drawing from their own experience, Scott and Staci explain in detail about assumption…
Episode 21 / Linda Cordisco-Steele M.Ed., LPC
In this episode, Staci and Senior Consultant, Kate Homan MS are joined by Linda Cordisco-Steele M.Ed., LPC to discuss her experience as the Director of Forensic Interview Training and Services at the…
Episode 20 / Becoming a Forensic Interviewer featuring Julie Kenniston
In this episode, Staci and Senior Consultant, Kate Homan MS are joined by Julie Kenniston, MSW to discuss her experience as a forensic interviewer and trainer. Julie talks about what she observes dur…
Episode 19 / Specific Interview Guidelines
In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss specific interview guidelines that are useful when interviewing individuals with disabilities.
Episode 18 / "I" Intellectual Disability
In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss Intellectual Disability and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.
Episode 17 / "C" Cerebral Palsy
In this episode Scott and Staci, talk about Cerebral Palsy. They dive deep into what Cerebral Palsy is and focus on conducting forensic interviews with individuals with Cerebral Palsy.
Episode 16 / "P" Prosecuting Crimes: An Interview with Patricia Gunning, J.D.
In this episode, MCG Founder, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Senior Consultant, Dermot Whelan Police Sgt., Retired. interview Patricia Gunning, J.D about her experience prosecuting crimes against individual…
Episode 15 / "D" Disability Awareness Training: An Interview with David Whalen
In this episode, Staci and MCG Senior Consultant, Dermot Whelan, Police Sgt., Retired, discuss disability awareness training with Niagara University First Responders' Project Director, David Whalen.
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