In this moving episode of The Kirkpatrick Podcast, Vanessa sits down with Pamela Heisler and Cassy Miller from Oregon Child Abuse Solutions, winners of a Blended Evaluation Plan of Excellence at the 2024 Kirkpatrick Summit. Together, they explore how a comprehensive, data-driven evaluation transformed their forensic interview training program, OC FIT, into a powerful tool for protecting children and achieving justice. Learn how their work demonstrates the life-changing potential of applying the Kirkpatrick Model to critical training programs.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The role of forensic interviewers in safeguarding children.

• How Oregon Child Abuse Solutions used the Kirkpatrick Model to evaluate training impact.

• Key findings and improvements stemming from their evaluation.

• The importance of clear communication and stakeholder engagement.

• How systemic improvements create statewide consistency in child advocacy.

Resources and Tools Mentioned:

• The Oregon Child Forensic Interview Training (OC FIT) program.

• The Kirkpatrick Four Levels® of Evaluation

• Community of Practice for forensic interviewers.

• How to measure training impact at the organizational and societal level.