How the NICHD Protocol Gives Children Space for Their Own Memories

Paris - 22/07/2026: In a quiet room, an interview does not begin with a question about the suspicion, but with an invitation to talk. A report published by franceinfo on Wednesday puts the NICHD Protocol, which French investigative services use when interviewing children, in the spotlight. It concerns a crucial task: listening to minors without overlaying their words with adults' expectations.NICHD stands for the U.S. National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. The protocol provides interviews with a fixed structure. First, the rules are explained: a child may say ...