The purpose of interviewing the victim is to prepare him for the court sessions. The advocate tells the victim what he expects to see and hear during the court proceedings. It is important to ensure that John Smith is ready to communicate about the assault for the trial. The information obtained from the interview is essential because it can indicate whether the victim is implicated in the crime (“Interviewing Techniques in Domestic Violence Cases,” n.d.). By questioning the victim, the advocate can tell whether he is giving all the needed information, especially by narrating what happened. Smith also needs questioning because he needs to understand the conditions in which he will be willing to talk in court or even in the interview room. The information is also needed for the proceeding, especially if the victim will be presented by the advocate. During the interview, the advocate should inform the victim’s rights regarding the case and that he is free to leave at any time should he feel uncomfortable because he is not under arrest. Setting The setting of the interview is critical to the willingness and chances of the victim to communicate. According to Kasim and Kamba (2019), domestic violence victims are less likely to confide if they feel threatened by the immediate environment. Thus, the environment in which the interview takes place should be conducive and comfortable enough for the victim to feel safe (“CJ 140 Project Three Scenario Victim Witness Advocate,” n.d). The current setting will make Smith feel safe because it is an office, separate from other courthouse amenities and activities. The room also will have fewer people and, in this case, the interviewee and interviewer. The presence of law and governmental picture in the walls will highly increase the trust of Smith in the law hence giving Smith some safety assurance (Kasim & Kamba, 2019). Reduced noise and fewer disruptive decorations or information on the office walls are likely to make the victim concentrate. In other words, the isolated office will offer Smith the safety, confidence, and comfort he needs to talk. The conducive environment provided by the office setting will also make the interviewer confident and attentive. The absence of many people in the office gives the interviewer the confidence to assure the victim that he can speak without fear (“CJ 140 Project Three Scenario Victim Witness Advocate,” n.d). The advocate will be more attentive to Smith because there are minimal interruptions from other people. Environments such as the police station or a law firm are not suitable for the interview because the advocate might be interrupted by police seeking inquiries or colleagues. In such a setting where fewer people are listening to their conversation, the advocate can ask all types of questions needed to get the right information. Furthermore, the presence of law enforcement and government picture in the walls help the advocate to feel within the legal power boundaries to interview the victim. The location of the office, which is in the courthouse, guarantees the safety of the advocate as well as the reach of all information that may be necessary for the interview. Techniques and Strategies The setting of the interview and the fact that the advocate read the victim’s rights make him feel free to leave. The first thing to inform Smith before starting the interview is that he is free to le