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SSB 1008

A bill for an act relating to the appointment of a guardian ad litem for certain child prosecution witnesses.(See SF 180.)

Agenda

Subcommittee members: Shipley-CH, Kinney

Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: RM 24A

Comments Submitted:

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01-20-2021

Chaney Yeast [Blank Children’s Hospital]

The six Child Protection Centers want to clarify all stages of the proceedings refers to court proceedings and not the investigative process. National forensic interview best practice protocols for interviewing children indicate the child should be interviewed one on one. The more people in the room with the child can influence the childs statement and recollection because the child is trying to please all the adults in the room. The CPCs utilize a specially trained masters level mental Heath professional to interview hidden regarding abuse, neglect or witness to violence.