Bolster Your Campus Investigation Skills with Mediation-Informed Interviews
- Don DiStefano
- Oct 6
- 1 min read
Public Safety Captain Don DiStefano published the article, “Bolster your campus investigation skills with mediation-informed interviews,” in Campus Safety magazine on Sept. 23, 2025.
In the piece, DiStefano, a certified mediator by the School of Law's Center on Dispute Resolution, outlines how blending traditional investigative interviewing with mediation-based techniques such as neutrality, active listening and interest-based questioning can build trust, reduce defensiveness and improve the quality of information gathered - particularly in sensitive campus contexts.
This article underscores Quinnipiac’s commitment to advancing best practices in campus safety, ensuring that investigations are not only thorough and effective but also conducted in ways that uphold fairness, community values and the educational mission of the university.
It also highlights DiStefano’s leadership and expertise. With more than four decades of experience in law enforcement and higher education public safety, he continues to innovate and share insights that emphasize humane, effective, and evidence-based approaches to complex challenges.
By contributing to the broader conversation in a leading national publication, DiStefano demonstrates Quinnipiac’s role as a thought leader in campus safety. His work reflects both his personal dedication to fairness and respect in investigative processes and the university’s broader commitment to fostering a safe, supportive and values-driven campus environment.
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