Generate Investigation Interview Questions by Case Type
Free tools:ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
Time:2 minutes
Difficulty:Beginner
What You'll Get
A structured list of open-ended, age-appropriate interview questions tailored to the specific type of maltreatment allegation and the person you're interviewing.
The Prompt
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I'm a child welfare caseworker preparing to interview [child age/adult parent/collateral contact] about a [type of maltreatment allegation: physical abuse / neglect / emotional abuse / exposure to domestic violence / substance abuse concerns].
Additional context: [any relevant details about the person or situation]
Generate a structured list of open-ended interview questions. For child interviews, make questions developmentally appropriate for age [X]. Organize questions by: (1) rapport building, (2) exploratory questions, (3) specific follow-up topics to probe. Avoid leading questions.
Tips
These are starting questions, not a script — follow the person's responses rather than the list. If the first set feels too leading or too vague, describe what's not working and ask the AI to regenerate with that adjustment.