Written Assignment 3
Ahjanae E. Williams
California Baptist University
CJS560-AE-Criminal Investigations
Dr. Mark P. Kling
Nov. 16, 2024
, Preliminary Investigative Questioning
A procedure of investigating an 18-year-old male suspect who has allegedly committed a
serious felony of rape against a 14-year-old female, who exhibits the mental capacity of an 8-
year-old.
Questioning tactics:
Consider the developmental stage of the victim (kid)
- Young children require straightforward inquiries, such as, "Has anyone ever touched
you in a manner that made you uncomfortable?"
- Toy Barbie Dolls: this can help point out different body parts!
Art
- Engaging in drawing, coloring, and sketching in any capacity can facilitate an
understanding of the victim's experiences. It can additionally aid in further relaxing
the child.
Approach with care to elicit their narrative.
- Utilize open-ended inquiries instead of those that provide binary responses.
Commence by informing them that you wish to discuss a potentially challenging
matter. You may also want to express that the topics you intend to examine are
prevalent despite their complexity.
- Assure them of confidentiality and indicate that if they prefer to converse with
another individual, that is acceptable. Numerous children have already conversed
with their peers initially.
Inquire about their emotions
Ahjanae E. Williams
California Baptist University
CJS560-AE-Criminal Investigations
Dr. Mark P. Kling
Nov. 16, 2024
, Preliminary Investigative Questioning
A procedure of investigating an 18-year-old male suspect who has allegedly committed a
serious felony of rape against a 14-year-old female, who exhibits the mental capacity of an 8-
year-old.
Questioning tactics:
Consider the developmental stage of the victim (kid)
- Young children require straightforward inquiries, such as, "Has anyone ever touched
you in a manner that made you uncomfortable?"
- Toy Barbie Dolls: this can help point out different body parts!
Art
- Engaging in drawing, coloring, and sketching in any capacity can facilitate an
understanding of the victim's experiences. It can additionally aid in further relaxing
the child.
Approach with care to elicit their narrative.
- Utilize open-ended inquiries instead of those that provide binary responses.
Commence by informing them that you wish to discuss a potentially challenging
matter. You may also want to express that the topics you intend to examine are
prevalent despite their complexity.
- Assure them of confidentiality and indicate that if they prefer to converse with
another individual, that is acceptable. Numerous children have already conversed
with their peers initially.
Inquire about their emotions
