Forensic Interviewing

Forensic Interviewing - CornerHouse

2502 10th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Eligibility

- Interviews: Children, teens, and vulnerable adults in cases of alleged physical or sexual abuse and witnesses to violent crimes. Referrals come through Child Protection and law enforcement. - Training and Consultation: Forensic interviewers of child, teen, and vulnerable adults who have disclosed physical and sexual abuse and/or have been witnesses to violent crime; mandated reporters; law enforcement officers; child protection officers; prosecuting county attorneys - Family Services: Caregivers of clients; community members seeking support for child abuse disclosure; community members seeking enrollment in the Safe at Home confidential address program; community members seeking trauma-focused therapy for children who have experienced a trauma event

Required documents

Referral form

Hours

- 8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday - Evenings and weekends upon request

(612)813-8330

Fax

(612)813-8300

Voice

https://www.cornerhousemn.org/forensicinterviewing

[email protected]

Application process

- Call; referral required - Forensic Interviewing: Referrals can be made by law enforcement and Child Protection by calling intake phone - Family Services: Caregivers are seen at the time of the forensic interview. Subsequent appointments are made with Family Services Workers.

Fees

- Forensic interview and family services: None - Therapy services: Available via insurance billing, private pay, or pro bono as qualified - Training services: Vary

Service area

Description

- Brings together agencies mandated to respond to child sexual abuse - Conducts prompt, objective, and developmentally appropriate forensic interviews for cases involving child or delayed adult sexual abuse and children who witness violent crimes - Coordinates legal, social, and therapeutic responses for child abuse victims and their families - Offers free, voluntary support services for caregivers, children, adolescents, and vulnerable adults following a forensic interview (e.g., caregiver and family support groups) - Provides family advocacy, including help enrolling in the Safe at Home confidential address program

Last assured

10/20/2025

What's Here

Child Abuse Medical Evaluations

Providing organization

CornerHouse

Provides a safe, supportive environment for children, teens, and vulnerable adults who report physical or sexual abuse or who witness a violent crime. Interview specialists assist investigators in a multidisciplinary setting with forensic interviews and family support services.