MARCH 30 – APRIL 3, 2026
Delta Hotel – Helena, MT
Training Details:
A 36-hour experiential training that teaches child interviewing skills to Montana law enforcement, child protection, and prosecutors.
- Class Seats 35
- 8:00 – 5:00 Monday – Thursday
- 8:00 – 12:30 Friday
CLASS AND LODGING ARE AT THE DELTA HOTEL
Trainees will learn:
- How to interview children who are victims of crime or abuse, and who witness crimes
- Child development factors in interviewing
- Understanding the process of victimization
- The purpose of the child abuse medical exam
- How to prepare a case for trial
- How to defend a forensic interview in court
- Skills to stay healthy
Application Deadline: February 13, 2026
How To Apply:
Trainees must complete an application (next page). Demand for seats is high, and applicants are selected according to several criteria, including:
- Need for interviewers in your area
- MDT membership
- Interviewing children is a part of your job
- Need for updated training
- Turnover on existing teams
- Accredited programs
Training Costs:
Tuition: No Cost
Lodging: Paid by MCSART. Rooms will be reserved by DOJ.
Meals: One lunch provided
Mileage: Agency is responsible
If you have questions, contact Dana Toole, LCSW, [email protected], 406-594-2028