Taiwan
Dr. Ching-Yu Soar Huang
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, National Taiwan University
Expertise: Investigative interviewing with vulnerable witnesses
MAPCII
Méndez Asia-Pacific Centre for Investigative Interviewing — a collaborative regional hub advancing ethical, evidence-based investigative interviewing aligned with the Méndez Principles across the Asia-Pacific.
Ethical • Non-coercive
Evidence-based practice
Research • Training • Policy
MAPCII Aims
How we can help you
MAPCII advances ethical, evidence-based investigative interviewing aligned with the Méndez Principles, supporting justice, accountability, and human dignity across the Asia-Pacific region.
Training & CapacityRapport-focused, non-coercive interviewing training for police, prosecutors, and investigators
Interdisciplinary ResearchComparative and empirical research across law, psychology, criminology, policing, forensic linguistics, and human rights
Policy AdvocacyTechnical assistance to support reform of laws, policies, and practice aligned with international standards
Regional CollaborationSharing good practice and lessons learned across Asia-Pacific jurisdictions
Community EngagementBuilding public and professional awareness on ethical investigative interviewing
Members
Who we are and where we are based
A multi-country, interdisciplinary team in investigative interviewing, forensic linguistics, psychology, criminology, and law
Malaysia
Dr. Kai Li Chung
Associate Professor & Head, School of Psychology, University of Nottingham Malaysia
Expertise: Investigative interviewing, antisocial personality traits, victim-blaming
Australia (Melbourne)
Prof. Georgina Heydon
Forensic Linguist, Criminology and Justice Studies, RMIT University
Expertise: Forensic linguistics and investigative interviewing
Australia (Newcastle)
Honorary Prof. Jane Goodman-Delahunty
The University of Newcastle, Newcastle School of Law and Justice
Expertise: Questioning processes and memory, interpreted interviews, vulnerable witnesses
Australia (Brisbane)
Dr. Francisco Garcia
Research Fellow, Centre for Investigative Interviewing, Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University
Expertise: Research and training in investigative interviewing
Indonesia
Dr. R. Dian Dia-an Muniroh
Associate Professor, Linguistics Study Program, Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
Expertise: Forensic linguistics
Philippines (Manila)
Prof. Rachelle Lintao
Professor & Chair, Department of English, University of Santo Tomas, Manila; President, Linguistic Society of the Philippines (2024–2027)
Expertise: Forensic linguistics
Philippines (Cordilleras)
Dr. Leah Donato
Associate Professor, College of Criminal Justice Education, University of the Cordilleras
Expertise: Investigative interviewing
Events
Visibility-building activities
Webinars, trainings, and external-facing talks to increase visibility and social endorsement.
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29 Apr 2026
1–2 PM (GMT+8)Virtual Launch Event of the Méndez Asia-Pacific Centre for Investigative Interviewing (MAPCII)Registration link: https://forms.gle/x9tbaAEP2hNJLFZcA
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Mid-Dec 2025MAPCII website build
Establish online presence and communications hub.
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29 Nov 2025Invited talk (Taiwan)
Dr. Huang speaks at the Taiwanese Association of Forensic Psychology Annual Conference on the Méndez Principles and MAPCII.
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From Jan 2026Bi-monthly webinars
Once every two months, one speaker per country (information sharing, audience growth, pathway to future workshops/trainings).
Collaborators
Partners & networks
Current and prospective collaborators supporting MAPCII’s mission. MAPCII works in alignment with the Méndez Principles and alongside the wider international momentum represented by the ImpleMéndez Project, helping advance ethical, evidence-based investigative interviewing across the Asia-Pacific.
Contact
Connect with MAPCII
Email:
MAPCII@gmail.com
Send an email
For collaborations, training requests, and webinar partnerships.
