Clinical Simulations

A child forensic interview is a developmentally appropriate, fact-finding interview conducted as part of a criminal and/or child protection investigation. You are the practitioner assigned to complete this training on child forensic interviewing and report your findings.

CONTENT WARNING: This simulation contains discussions of sexual abuse. Viewer discretion is advised.

Marcos is a 19-year-old single father working with a case manager from the local Preparation for Adult Living program. Today is Marcos’s last session. You are the social worker assigned to provide Marcos’s intervention today.

Marcos is a 19-year-old single father working with a case manager from the Preparation for Adult Living program. After an initial assessment and follow-up meeting, Marcos has decided to continue working with this program. You are the social worker assigned to provide Marcos’s intervention today.

Marcos is a 19-year-old single father who is currently unhoused and needs resources for himself and his daughter. After an initial assessment, Marcos receives a referral to the Preparation for Adult Living program for case management services. You are the social worker assigned to provide Marcos’s intervention today.

Marcos is a 19-year-old single father who is visiting a drop-in center for at-risk youth. You are the social worker assigned to complete a psychosocial assessment with Marcos today.

Jessica is an 18-year-old with cognitive delays who was evaluated by the Department of Human Services following a police response to an altercation between Jessica and her father, Darryl, about Jessica's parenting of her daughter, Janelle. After meeting with their Child Protective Services social worker for an initial assessment, Jessica and her parents have agreed to follow the necessary steps to keep their case voluntary. You are the social worker assigned to provide the family's intervention today.

Patty is a 35-year-old scheduled for a follow-up visit with a social worker after being referred by Child Protective Services about a recent family crisis. You are the social worker assigned to complete a genogram with Patty via telehealth today.

Thomas is 16-year-old who is exhibiting signs of withdrawal from peers and activities, excessive fatigue, and headaches. His school nurse has reached out to student services over concerns Thomas may be experiencing neglect and/or excessive stress. You are the school social worker assigned to evaluate Thomas.

Jessica is an 18-year-old with cognitive delays who is being evaluated by the Department of Human Services following police response to an altercation between Jessica and her father, Darryl, about Jessica's parenting of her daughter, Janelle. You are the social work practitioner assigned to complete an in-home psychosocial assessment with Jessica and her family.

Tyler is a 15-year-old high school student who recently relocated with his mother and sister. A teacher raised concerns about Tyler’s hygiene and peer isolation and referred Tyler to the school social worker. You are the school social worker assigned to complete a psychosocial interview with Tyler.