The training of investigative interviewers requires the development of practical activities to exercise the skills learned in the courses. In this regard, role-playing exercises or simulated interviews are a fundamental tool due to the ethical and legal impossibility of practicing with children and adolescents who are victims. This study describes the performance of interpreters playing the role of CNA in simulated interviews, conducted in specialized training courses within the framework of the implementation of Law 21.057 on Video Recorded Interviews. It explored the extent to which they adhered to the instructions provided in the training sessions, as well as the consistency of their performance in the interviews in which they participated. The results indicated that, overall, the interpretation aligned with the training guidelines and showed partial consistency in the variables studied. However, it is necessary to reinforce the quality and consistency of the performance of those interpreting the role of victimized CNA, especially when faced with interviewers who adhere less strictly to the interview guidelines.
Author: Fundación Amparo y Justicia