FAQs • County of Humboldt • CivicEngage

What is a forensic interview?: According to the National Children's Alliance, "The purpose of a forensic interview is to obtain information from a child about abuse allegations that will support accurate and fair decision making by those within the criminal justice, child protection, and service delivery systems. Forensic interviews are conducted in a manner that is developmentally and culturally sensitive, unbiased, fact-finding, and legally sound.

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District Attorney - Child Abuse Services Team (CAST)

1. What is a forensic interview?: According to the National Children's Alliance, "The purpose of a forensic interview is to obtain information from a child about abuse allegations that will support accurate and fair decision making by those within the criminal justice, child protection, and service delivery systems. Forensic interviews are conducted in a manner that is developmentally and culturally sensitive, unbiased, fact-finding, and legally sound.

2. How much are CAST services?: Humboldt County taxpayers support CAST; CAST does not change individuals or families.

3. I suspect child abuse has occurred. Who can I talk to?: Please call the Humboldt County Child Welfare Crisis Reporting Line: 707-445-6180.

4. Do you have any opportunities available for volunteers/interns?: Thank you for your interest! Unfortunately, CAST does not utilize volunteers or interns at this time. However, The Victim Witness Assistance Program does accept volunteers, for more information, please visit the website HERE .

5. Do you have any job opportunities available?: The agencies involved assign people to CAST. If you work for an agency involved with CAST, talk to your supervisor about a CAST appointment.