Peace model crim (ethical interview)

• Who designed the PEACE model?

  Savage and Milne (2007)
• What is the primary goal of the PEACE model?

  To reduce false confessions and improve interview quality
• What does the "P" in the PEACE model stand for?

  Planning and Preparation
• What should be included in the Planning and Preparation phase of the PEACE model?

  Detailed knowledge of evidence and suspect, interview plan, consideration of defences, briefing for legal advisor, and organization of material
• What actions are included in the Engage phase of the PEACE model?

  Polite and professional greeting, handshake if appropriate, establishing rapport, and maintaining an open posture
• What does the second "E" in the PEACE model stand for?

  Explain
• What should be explained to the suspect during the Explain phase?

  Legal requirements, caution, right to legal advice, statements made, reason for interview, structure of interview, recording methods, and importance of honesty
• What does the "A" in the PEACE model stand for?

  Account and Challenge
• What is the purpose of the Account and Challenge phase?

  To gain the suspect's account of the crime and challenge inconsistencies
• What does the "C" in the PEACE model stand for?

  Closure
• What actions are included in the Closure phase?

  Checking if the suspect wishes to clarify anything, has questions, and reviewing the summary of the interview
• What does the final "E" in the PEACE model stand for?

  Evaluation
• What is the purpose of the Evaluation phase?

  To assess what has been achieved and plan for any follow-up interviews
• What did Welsh et al (2010) find about the PEACE model?

  Investigators trained in the PEACE model asked more effective open questions and gained more detailed information
• What did Kebbell et al (2010) find about the PEACE model?

  Ethical interviews were more likely to get confessions from sex and violent offenders
• Why might the PEACE model not be suitable for all offenders?

  Because it may not be effective for all types of offenders, suggesting the need for multiple methods
• What are the five components of the PEACE model?

  1. Planning and Preparation
  2. Engage
  3. Explain
  4. Account and Challenge
  5. Closure
  6. Evaluation
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the PEACE model?

  Strengths:

  • Reduces false confessions
  • Improves interview quality
  • Builds rapport with suspects
  • Encourages detailed information

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • May not be suitable for all offenders
  • Requires extensive training
  • Time-consuming preparation
• How does the PEACE model differ from traditional interview methods?

  The PEACE model focuses on ethical, structured, and rapport-building interviews, while traditional methods may rely on dominance
• If a suspect is anxious during an interview, which phase of the PEACE model would address this issue?

  Engage
• If an interviewer needs to clarify inconsistencies in a suspect's account, which phase of the PEACE model would they use?

  Account and Challenge
• If an interviewer needs to summarize the interview and check for any missed information, which phase of the PEACE model would they use?

  Closure
• If an interviewer needs to assess the success of the interview and plan for follow-up, which phase of the PEACE model would they use?

  Evaluation
• What are the potential ethical issues in using the PEACE model?

  Ensuring the suspect's rights are respected, avoiding coercion, and maintaining transparency
• What are the implications of Kebbell et al (2010)'s findings on the PEACE model?

  The PEACE model is effective for certain types of offenders but may not be universally applicable
• What are the implications of Welsh et al (2010)'s findings on the PEACE model?

  Training in the PEACE model improves the quality of information obtained from suspects
• If an interviewer needs to explain the legal requirements and caution to a suspect, which phase of the PEACE model would they use?

  Explain
• If an interviewer needs to plan and prepare for an interview, which phase of the PEACE model would they use?

  Planning and Preparation
• If an interviewer needs to build rapport with a suspect, which phase of the PEACE model would they use?

  Engage
• If an interviewer needs to gain the suspect's account of the crime, which phase of the PEACE model would they use?

  Account and Challenge
• If an interviewer needs to evaluate the success of the interview, which phase of the PEACE model would they use?

  Evaluation
• How does the PEACE model contribute to the overall quality of the interview?

  By using a structured, ethical, and rapport-building approach that encourages detailed information
• How does the PEACE model handle the suspect's need for clarification?

  By allowing the suspect to ask questions and clarify information
• How does the PEACE model handle the suspect's need for legal advice?

  By explaining the right to legal advice and ensuring it is available
• How does the PEACE model handle the suspect's need for follow-up interviews?

  By evaluating the interview and planning for any necessary follow-up
• How does the PEACE model handle the suspect's need for understanding the interview process?

  By explaining the structure, roles, and recording methods of the interview
• How does the PEACE model handle the suspect's need for a fair interview?

  By ensuring the suspect's rights are respected and the interview is conducted ethically
• How does the PEACE model handle the suspect's need for a detailed interview?

  By using open questions and encouraging detailed information