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Interpreted investigative interviews under the PEACE interview model: police interviewers’ perceptions of challenges and suggested solutions
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Howes, LM, Interpreted investigative interviews under the PEACE interview model: police interviewers' perceptions of challenges and suggested solutions, Police Practice and Research, 21, (4) pp. 333-350. ISSN 1561-4263 (2020) [Refereed Article]
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DOI: doi:10.1080/15614263.2019.1617145
Abstract
Investigative interviewing is a crucial but complex aspect of police work. Although research has demonstrated that the PEACE interview model is effective with victims, witnesses, and suspects, the challenges can be intensified in interpreter-assisted interviews. This article reports police interviewers’ perceptions of interpreted investigative interviews in two Australian jurisdictions. Participants (N = 19) in semi-structured interviews included experienced police interviewers (NSW, n = 9; Tasmania, n = 7) and specialist advisors (NSW, n = 1; Tasmania, n = 2). Interview transcripts were analysed thematically and according to the phases of the PEACE model. Findings suggest a need for further guidance on rapport development in interpreter-assisted interviews and greater use of certain phases of the model. Challenges for police interviewers included a lack of certified interpreters in necessary languages and training-to-practice gaps in working with interpreters. This article documents innovative solutions to challenges reportedly used in practice and proposes a research agenda to develop evidence-based approaches that address identified challenges.
Item Details
Item Type: | Refereed Article |
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Keywords: | PEACE interview model, investigative interviews, interpreters, policing policy and practice guidelines |
Research Division: | Human Society |
Research Group: | Criminology |
Research Field: | Police administration, procedures and practice |
Objective Division: | Law, Politics and Community Services |
Objective Group: | Justice and the law |
Objective Field: | Criminal justice |
UTAS Author: | Howes, LM (Dr Loene Howes) |
ID Code: | 132750 |
Year Published: | 2020 (online first 2019) |
Web of Science® Times Cited: | 1 |
Deposited By: | Office of the School of Social Sciences |
Deposited On: | 2019-05-20 |
Last Modified: | 2021-01-19 |
Downloads: | 0 |
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