Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice (CYCJ) has published its evaluation of the Scottish Child Interview Model (SCIM) for Joint Investigative Interviewing (JII) outlining recommendations around interviewer development; multiagency collaboration; resourcing; participation and adapting to context; justice and evidence; and experiences beyond the JII.

The model was developed by police and social work to ensure that children’s statements are taken in a way that minimises harm and maximises the quality of the information obtained for use in child protection and justice processes. The model is derived from research on best practice for forensic interviewing and is a carefully designed approach that promotes the gathering of accurate and reliable information from children in a manner that respects their rights and minimises trauma.
Scottish Child Interview Model for Joint Investigative Interviewing: an evaluation - Children and Young People's Centre for Justice