2022 Best Practice Initial Child Interview Video Training (VQ) Program RFP
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations in California that can develop training videos on forensically-sound, trauma-informed child sexual abuse interviews for first responders. Eligible applicants likely include nonprofits, educational organizations, and public agencies with expertise in child protection and law enforcement training.
The program supports creation of three POST-certified training videos: one for law enforcement, one for Child Protective Services, and one for mandated reporters. Videos must be available statewide and meet forensic interview standards.
Applicants should demonstrate experience with victim-centered training content, child sexual abuse response, and video production for professional audiences.
This grant is for organizations in California that can develop training videos on forensically-sound, trauma-informed child sexual abuse interviews for first responders. Eligible applicants likely include nonprofits, educational organizations, and public agencies with expertise in child protection and law enforcement training.
The program supports creation of three POST-certified training videos: one for law enforcement, one for Child Protective Services, and one for mandated reporters. Videos must be available statewide and meet forensic interview standards.
Applicants should demonstrate experience with victim-centered training content, child sexual abuse response, and video production for professional audiences.
Program description
Background InformationThe initial minimal facts-finding field interview of the child sexual abuse victim is essential for law enforcement (LE) and Child Protective Services (CPS) for safety planning, potential prosecution, and for service referrals. It puts the abuse/sexual act in context, can provide timeframes necessary for medical evaluation and evidence collection, and identifies other parties/witnesses. Effective forensically-sound interviews are imperative to the overall success of the investigation. Programmatic DescriptionThe purpose of VQ Program is to educate first responders on how to properly conduct a forensically-sound, trauma-informed victim interview during an initial child sexual abuse investigation to ensure successful prosecution. This will be accomplished through the creation of three training videos: a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified video for law enforcement (LE); a video specific to Child Protective Service (CPS) personnel, and one for the broader category of first responder mandated reporters. These training videos are to be made available statewide.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- Community College
- Individuals
- Nonprofits
- Public Authority
- Public K-12 School
- Small Business (SBA-defined)
- Tribal Nation
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for organizations in California that can develop training videos on forensically-sound, trauma-informed child sexual abuse interviews for first responders. Eligible applicants likely include nonprofits, educational organizations, and public agencies with expertise in child protection and law enforcement training.
The program supports creation of three POST-certified training videos: one for law enforcement, one for Child Protective Services, and one for mandated reporters. Videos must be available statewide and meet forensic interview standards.
Applicants should demonstrate experience with victim-centered training content, child sexual abuse response, and video production for professional audiences.
How to apply
Application links
Program contact
- 📧 Anna.Preston@caloes.ca.gov
- 📞 1-916-845-8834
Funding track record
Past applications & awards under this program (California Grants Portal) — how competitive it is.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Applications | Awarded | Award rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | — | — | — |
Source: California Grants Portal
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