Forgotten Victims: The Forensic Interview

Episode 38 / Prosecuting & Preventing Crimes Against Older Adults featuring Paul Greenwood

In this episode, Staci and Scott are joined by Paul Greenwood, a nationally recognized expert in crimes against older adults, to discuss his decades of experience as a pr

Episode 37 / Memory, Trauma, and Time

How does trauma affect memory—and why does it matter when working with victims? In this episode of Forgotten Victims, Staci is joined by MCG Senior Consultant Dermot Whe

Episode 36 / Forensic Evaluation vs. Forensic Interview: Understanding the Difference featuring Geoff Sidoli

What’s the difference between a forensic interview and a forensic evaluation—and why does it matter? In this episode of Forgotten Victims, Geoff Sidoli breaks down the d

Episode 35 / The Importance of Working on a MDT and Collaborating with Adult Protective Services featuring Tim Grant

In this episode, Scott and Staci are joined by Sergeant Timothy F. X. Grant about the importance of working on a multi disciplinary team and collaborating with adult prot

Episode 34 / MCG Podcast Episode 34- The Role of the Ombudsman in APS featuring Teresa Teeple

In this episode, Staci Whitney, LMSW, is joined by Teresa Teeple, the Tennessee State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. Teresa brings her deep expertise and experience to address

Episode 33 / Facilitated Communication

What is Facilitated Communication? In this episode, Scott and Staci unpack how this method—often described as assisted typing for individuals with disabilities—has sparke

Episode 32 / Dispelling Myths About Autism in Forensic Interviews

In this episode, Scott and Staci dive into the misconceptions surrounding autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—particularly as they relate to emotional expression and perceptio

Episode 31 / Disability Advocacy with Megan Young

In this episode, Staci Whitney, LMSW is joined by disability advocate, Megan Young. Megan shares her lived experiences as a woman with a disability and the incredible adv

Episode 30 / Building a Strong Case

In this episode, Staci and MCG Senior Consultant, Dermot Whelan, Police Sgt., Retired, are joined by the newest MCG team member, Senior Consultant and Legal Advisor, Rach

Episode 29 / Undue Influence and Elder Abuse with Candace Heisler, J.D.

In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Staci Whitney, LMSW, are joined by retired Assistant District Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco, Candace J. Heisl

Episode 28 / Increasing Safety for Individuals with Autism with Diana Orem, Ph.D., MS.

In this episode, Staci Whitney, LMSW and MCG Senior Consultant Kate Homan, MS are joined by the Chair of the Forensic Psychology Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical U

Episode 27 / Diagnosing a Disability

In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Staci Whitney, LMSW discuss diagnosing a disability. Drawing from their own experiences, Scott and Staci provide a better underst

Episode 26 / Unconscious Bias in a Forensic Interview with Joshua Bissell

In this episode, Staci Whitney, LMSW and MCG Senior Consultant, Kate Homan MS are joined by Program Director for the Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan, Joshua Bisse

Episode 25 / Emerging Trends with Katherine Yoder MS, CFI

In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Staci Whitney, LMSW are joined by Executive Director of the Adult Advocacy Centers, Katherine Yoder, MS, CFI. Katherine shares he

Episode 24 / Abuse Dynamics

In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Staci Whitney, LMSW discuss abuse dynamics and the barriers to disclosure. Drawing from their own experiences, Scott and Staci pr

Episode 23 / When is enough, enough?

In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Staci Whitney, LMSW discuss making the difficult decision to end an interview in the best interest of the interviewee. Drawing fr

Episode 22/ Assumptions in Interviews, Investigations and Assessments

In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss how assumptions can impact professionals when conducting investigations. Drawing from their own experience, Scott and Staci expla

Episode 21 / Linda Cordisco-Steele M.Ed., LPC

In this episode, Staci and Senior Consultant, Kate Homan MS are joined by Linda Cordisco-Steele M.Ed., LPC to discuss her experience as the Director of Forensic Interview

Episode 20 / Becoming a Forensic Interviewer featuring Julie Kenniston

In this episode, Staci and Senior Consultant, Kate Homan MS are joined by Julie Kenniston, MSW to discuss her experience as a forensic interviewer and trainer. Julie talk

Episode 19 / Specific Interview Guidelines

In this episode, Scott and Staci discuss specific interview guidelines that are useful when interviewing individuals with disabilities.