Do:

• Tell your child he or she will be visiting a safe, comfortable place to speak with a person whose job it is to talk with kids and teenagers.
• Have your child be well rested.
• Give your child permission to talk with the interviewer and let him or her know it is OK to talk about anything.
• Bring the child’s comfort item if that would be helpful.

Don’t:

• Ask your child questions about the situation
• Tell your child what to say
• Promise treats or rewards to your child for talking
• Ask why your child didn’t tell sooner