Protecting Children with Strategic Training and Evaluation: A Kirkpatrick Model Case Study

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.