Free Narrative
Definition
The uninterrupted portion of an interview in which the subject recounts events in their own words and order. Research consistently shows that free narrative produces more accurate information than direct questioning, because the subject is not led by the interviewer's framing.
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- Forensic Interviewing TechniquesThe uninterrupted portion of an interview in which the subject recounts events in their own words and order. Research consistently shows that free narrative pr...