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 14 / "B" Behavioral Health
In this episode, Staci and MCG Senior Consultant, Kate Homan, MS, interview Dr. Sarah Thomas, PsyD, HSPP about her experience as a clinical psychologist working in the fields of behavioral and mental…
Episode 13 / "A" Abuse in Later Life
In this episode, Scott and Staci interview Chris Dubble, MSW about his experience working with older adult victims and adult protective services professionals.
Episode 12 / Communication Considerations with Individuals Who Do Not Speak
In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph.D, and Staci Whitney, LMSW discuss communication considerations as well as engagement and rapport with individuals who do not speak.
Episode 11 / Victim Selection
In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss why some victims are chosen by offenders over others.
Episode 10 / Multiple Perspectives in a Case
In this episode, we have special guest, Dermot Whelan, Senior Consultant for MCG. Staci and Dermot discuss the importance of offering multiple perspectives on a case when training.
Episode 9 / Overcoming Blocks and Barriers in an Interview
In this episode, we have special guest, Kate Homan, Senior Consultant for MCG. Kate and Staci discuss tools for overcoming blocks and barriers in a forensic interview.
Episode 8 / Investigating Crimes
In this episode, we have special guest, Dermot Whelan, Senior Consultant for MCG. Dermot and Scott discuss investigating crimes against individuals with disabilities, specifically those who live in a…
Episode 7 / Narrative Event Practice
In this episode, we have a special guest, Kate Homan, Senior Consultant for MCG. Kate and Staci discuss narrative event practice, an effective tool for maintaining rapport and establishing a baseline…
Episode 6 / Verbal, Non-Verbal and Low-Functioning
In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss the labels verbal, non-verbal and low-functioning and better ways to describe how individuals with disabilities communicate.
Episode 5 / Talking to Kids about Sexual Abuse
In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss helpful tips on how to talk to kids about sexual abuse.
Episode 4 / Autism
In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss strategies and tactics for interviewing individuals with Autism.
Episode 3 / The "D" Word: Data
In this episode, Scott and Staci focus on some of the data and statistics that Multi-Disciplinary Teams' should be aware of regarding crime victims with disabilities.
Episode 2 / The “C” Word: Capacity to Consent to Sexual Activity
In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss the steps that go in to assessing capacity to consent to sexual activity for individuals with intellectual disabilities. While this assessment does not happen…
Episode 1 / Building Rapport
Scott and Staci discuss the importance of building rapport with individuals with disabilities during a forensic interview. They share stories, examples and strategies on how to effectively communicat…