Issues of concern in interviews of children include the use of anatomical dolls in interviews, the meaning of sexual play by children with anatomical dolls, suggestibility, memory, false allegations, leading questions, and evidential issues. At least 10 different approaches to interviewing are now recognized in England, including one from Canada and four from the United States. Most suggested approaches favor a format with some degree of structure, while emphasizing that a rigid structure is undesirable. Both the more structured approaches and the less structured approaches have advantages and disadvantages. Interviewers find approaches helpful that list issues needing attention, including the preparation for the meeting and possible emotional reactions in the child or interviewer. Most approaches advocate the use of anatomically correct dolls in conjunction with other methods. Opinions vary regarding the number of interviews needed and the amount of background information the interviewer should have, but consensus exists regarding avoiding leading questions and videotaping initial interviews. 66 references