NICHD · CAC · Childhood House · Made in Germany
Child-Friendly Forensic Interview Recording – Trauma-Informed and Court-Admissible
- NICHD-Compatible
- CAC / Childhood House
- Court-Admissible
- Made in Germany
Challenges in Child-Friendly Interviews
Child-friendly interviews place special demands on technology, law, and organization.
Psychological Burden
Traumatization through repeated interviews, confrontation with defendants, and intimidating courtroom atmosphere place additional burden on children.
Legal Requirements
Expedited proceedings for minors, mandatory video recording requirements, and avoidance of repeated questioning.
Technical Deficits
Inadequate technical equipment at courts, lack of child-friendly interview rooms, and no standardized procedures.
Evidence Quality
Written protocols are subjectively filtered, loss of non-verbal communication, and impaired credibility assessment.
Child Welfare Protection
High-quality audiovisual recordings protect children from repeated interviews and stressful situations.
Avoid Repeated Interviews
High-quality audiovisual recordings can be used in court proceedings - without requiring the child to testify again.
Protected Interview Environment
Child-friendly rooms with separate entrances, no confrontation with defendants through video transmission to other rooms.
Reduced Burden
Interview recordings replace stressful testimony in courtrooms. Children do not have to describe traumatic experiences multiple times.
Legal Compliance & Security
Legally compliant documentation for court-admissible recordings.
Legally Compliant Documentation
Automatic capture of case numbers, date, time, location, and timecode meets all legal requirements for court-admissible recordings.
Authenticity Verification
Real-time checksum generation and certified encryption prevent tampering and ensure evidential value.
Proof of Proper Conduct
Complete recording protects all parties through seamless documentation of proper procedures including documented breaks.
Optimal Evidence Quality
Complete reality capture for authentic statement assessment.
Unlike subjectively filtered written protocols, video recording objectively captures facial expressions, gestures, tone of voice, and the entire interview process.
Courts and experts can authentically follow non-verbal communication and interview situations - essential for credibility assessments.
Multiple synchronized cameras document the room, participants, and details - complete room coverage prevents allegations of external influence.
Mobile and Stationary Systems
Flexible solutions for any location - from child advocacy centers to courthouses.
Mobile Interview System
Complete System in Rolling Case
Available anywhere - including child advocacy centers, hospitals, or correctional facilities. No fixed infrastructure required.
Ready in 5 Minutes
Quick setup enables flexible on-site deployments without elaborate preparation.
Proven Nationwide
Over 50 mobile systems in statewide use, e.g., with the Hessian State Criminal Police Office.
Stationary Interview Room
Child-Friendly Room Design
Friendly atmosphere and child-appropriate furniture create a comfortable environment for sensitive interviews.
Separate Control Rooms
Live transmission to adjacent rooms enables observation without direct presence (Voice-of-God function).
Suitable for Remote Testimony
Separate interview without confrontation between the child and the defendant.
VideoSyncPro Software
Intuitive operation without training - for legally secure recordings.
Intuitive Operation
No technical knowledge required - interviewers can focus on the conversation.
Real-Time Watermarks
Automatic display of metadata such as case number, date, and time for maximum legal security.
Markers and Reports
Timestamps for important moments and automatic PDF report generation for complete documentation.
Security & Data Protection
AES-256 Encryption
Industry-standard AES-256 data encryption for strong protection of recorded material.
Automated Integrity Check
Checksums ensure the integrity of recordings and prevent tampering.
Role-Based Access Management
Only authorized personnel have access to sensitive interview recordings.
GDPR-Compliant Processing
All data is processed locally - no cloud transmission of sensitive interview data.
AI-Powered Transcription
Massive time savings in documentation - completely offline and GDPR-compliant.
No internet connection required - all data remains locally on the interview system.
Transcription in various languages with automatic speaker identification.
Automatic transcription significantly reduces the effort required for documentation.
Over 35 Years of Experience
Mangold is the trusted partner for professional audiovisual interview technology.
35+ Years Experience
Over 35 years of expertise in professional audio/video recording technology.
50+ Systems in Hesse
Statewide deployment at the Hessian State Criminal Police Office and other agencies.
Comprehensive Support
From initial setup through training to ongoing operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a child-friendly forensic interview?
A child-friendly forensic interview is the structured, trauma-informed questioning of a child as a witness or victim of a crime. It follows established protocols such as the NICHD protocol, records the testimony in a court-admissible manner via video, and avoids repeated interviews to prevent re-traumatization of the child.
What is a Child Advocacy Center (CAC)?
A Child Advocacy Center (CAC) is an interdisciplinary competence center for the interview and care of child victim-witnesses. It brings together law enforcement, prosecution, child medicine, and psychological support under one roof. In Europe, the equivalent model is the Barnahus or Childhood House standard, originally developed in Scandinavia.
How does the Mangold system support the NICHD protocol?
The Mangold system enables continuous recording of the entire NICHD interview structure (pre-substantive phase, substantive phase, closure), with marker system for protocol phases, separate observation room for MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) viewing, voice-of-god communication between observation and interview rooms, and court-admissible encryption.
Can multiple observers view from the observation room?
Yes. The observation room is designed for MDT viewing (Multidisciplinary Team – prosecutors, law enforcement, child welfare, therapists, defense if applicable). Push-to-Talk and voice-of-god functions allow guidance of the interviewer without disturbing the atmosphere in the interview room.
Which standards and protocols are supported?
The system supports international standards including the NICHD protocol (developed by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development), CAC accreditation standards (National Children's Alliance), Barnahus standards (European child-friendly justice), and court-admissibility requirements per local jurisdiction.
Is it possible to pause the video recording?
Yes. VideoSyncPro supports a pause function that allows confidential attorney-client consultations to be conducted without interrupting the overall documentation. All necessary interruptions are seamlessly logged in the recording but contain no confidential audio or video data, ensuring privacy is preserved while maintaining a complete, court-admissible record.
How are recordings secured?
All recordings can be AES-256 encrypted and equipped with checksums, and managed through a role-based access system.
Choose Proven Technology
Over 50 systems in Hesse, deployment in child advocacy centers, state police offices, and law enforcement agencies nationwide - Mangold is your partner for child-friendly interview technology.