Yet, without the right approach, their voices can go unheard or their trust broken, leading to incomplete or unreliable findings. The way you approach these interviews can mean the difference between missing information and truly exceptional results that stand up to scrutiny.
When witnesses feel unsupported, misunderstood, or retraumatized during the investigative process, the consequences can be profound—not just for them, but for the integrity of the entire investigation. Missed cues, unaddressed vulnerabilities, or poorly handled interactions can create barriers to uncovering critical information, leaving you with partial truths and potentially jeopardizing the outcome.