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Rob McConnell Interviews - DEAN TONG - Certified Forensic Consultant, Certified Child Forensic Interviewer, And Expert Witness
Join Rob McConnell as he welcomes Dean Tong, a Certified Forensic Consultant, Certified Child Forensic Interviewer, and Expert Witness, for an informative discussion on forensic investigations, child interviewing techniques, and the legal challenges surrounding child abuse allegations and custody disputes. With decades of experience working within the criminal justice and family court systems, Dean has consulted on numerous complex cases involving child protection, forensic interviewing, and investigative procedures. Throughout his career, Dean has specialized in helping attorneys, law enforcement agencies, child protection professionals, and the courts better understand the importance of evidence-based forensic interviewing. He discusses the role of properly conducted child interviews, the dangers of suggestive questioning, the importance of objective investigations, and the need to balance child safety with due process. His work has focused on improving investigative standards while advocating for reliable, professionally conducted forensic evaluations. During this compelling conversation, Rob and Dean explore the science and practice of forensic interviewing, expert witness testimony, child advocacy, criminal investigations, custody disputes, and the evolving standards used by professionals in the legal and child welfare systems. They also discuss the importance of critical thinking, ethics, and evidence when addressing some of society's most sensitive and emotionally charged cases. Whether you're interested in forensic science, criminal justice, child advocacy, investigative procedures, or the legal system, this episode of The 'X' Zone Radio Show offers valuable insights from an experienced forensic consultant dedicated to improving professional standards and protecting the integrity of child investigations.
