MAPCII advances ethical, non-coercive, and evidence-based investigative interviewing in the Asia-Pacific in alignment with the Méndez Principles and the global efforts of the ImpleMéndez Project.

MAPCII – Méndez Asia-Pacific Centre for Investigative Interviewing

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

Taiwan
Dr. Ching-Yu Soar Huang
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, National Taiwan University

Expertise: Investigative interviewing with vulnerable witnesses

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.

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
For collaborations, training requests, and webinar partnerships.
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Be part of MAPCII’s mission to advance ethical, non-coercive, and evidence-based investigative interviewing across the Asia-Pacific, in alignment with the Méndez Principles and the global momentum of the ImpleMéndez Project.

Connect with a growing community committed to rights-based, research-informed, and professional interviewing practice.

Ethical Interviewing Asia-Pacific Network