Child Abuse Victim As Witness

Author : Bette L. Bottoms,Cynthia J. Najdowski,Gail S. Goodman
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-08-10
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781606233580

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Children as Victims, Witnesses, and Offenders by Bette L. Bottoms,Cynthia J. Najdowski,Gail S. Goodman Pdf

Grounded in the latest clinical and developmental knowledge, this book brings together leading authorities to examine the critical issues that arise when children and adolescents become involved in the justice system. Chapters explore young people’s capacities, competencies, and special vulnerabilities as victims, witnesses, and defendants. Key topics include the reliability of children’s abuse disclosures, eyewitness testimony, interviews, and confessions; the evolving role of the expert witness; the psychological impact of trauma and of legal involvement; factors that shape jurors’ perceptions of children; and what works in rehabilitating juvenile offenders. Policies and practices that are not supported by science are identified, and approaches to improving them are discussed.

Author : Gail S. Goodman,Bette L. Bottoms
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0898627893

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Child Victims, Child Witnesses by Gail S. Goodman,Bette L. Bottoms Pdf

This volume presents a collection of chapters by top researchers reporting the new child witness research being conducted today. In these chapters, the authors confront the major societal issues and questions that arise when children must give testimony: Do children have the cognitive capacity to recall accurately and report past events? How can knowledge of children's memory be applied to understanding children's testimony in forensic situations? Do socio-emotional or motivational factors influence the accuracy of children's reports? Are children likely to conceal or fabricate information about past events? Are there special interview techniques that might enhance the likelihood of obtaining accurate information from child witnesses? Can jurors accurately evaluate the testimony of child witnesses? Are jurors biased in ways that might preclude the fair adjudication of trials involving child witnesses? What is the emotional impact on child witnesses of involvement in legal proceedings? This book will be an invaluable reference to anyone concerned with children's testimony legal, mental health, social service, and medical professionals, students of psychology, social policy, or law, as well as practitioners and researchers.

Author : Byrgen Finkelman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0815318200

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Child Abuse: Victim as witness by Byrgen Finkelman Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Child abuse
ISBN : HARVARD:32044038536884

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The Child Victim as a Witness by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Government publications
ISBN : UOM:39015051991183

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The Emotional Effects of Testifying on Sexually Abused Children by Anonim Pdf

Author : Debra Whitcomb
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1994-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788105944

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When the Victim Is a Child by Debra Whitcomb Pdf

Reviews new research on the consequences of child sexual abuse, the capabilities of children as witnesses, and the impact of the court process on child victims. Also analyzes pertinent statutes and case law. 16 charts and tables.

Author : Debra Whitcomb
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 10 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Child abuse
ISBN : UOM:39015049680252

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Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse by Debra Whitcomb Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 4 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IND:30000077174344

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The Child victim as a witness by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mireille Cyr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000562200

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Conducting Interviews with Child Victims of Abuse and Witnesses of Crime by Mireille Cyr Pdf

This book is a practical and thoughtful guide for the forensic interview of children, presenting a synthesis of the empirical and theoretical knowledge necessary to understand the account of child victims of abuse or witnesses of crime. It is a complex task to interview children who are suspected of being abused in order to gather their stories, requiring the mastery of many skills and knowledge. This book is a practical one in that constant links are made between the results of the research and their relevance for the interventions made when interviewing child victims of abuse or witnesses of crime and in understanding their accounts. This book also presents in a detailed and concrete way the revised version of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD-R) Protocol, a forensic structured interview guide empirically supported by numerous studies carried out in different countries. The step-by-step explanations are illustrated with a verbatim interview with a child, as well as other tools to help the interviewer to prepare and handle an efficient and supportive interview. Conducting Interviews with Child Victims of Abuse and Witnesses of Crime is essential reading for stakeholders in the justice, social and health systems as well as anyone likely to receive allegations from children such as educators or daycare staff. Although the NICHD-R Protocol is intended for forensic interviewers, the science behind its development and application is relevant to all professionals working with children.

Author : Byrgen Finkelman
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0815318200

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Child Abuse: Victim as witness by Byrgen Finkelman Pdf

Author : Mark Brennan,Roslin E. Brennan
Publisher : Riverina Literary Centre
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Law
ISBN : CORNELL:31924073943031

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Strange Language by Mark Brennan,Roslin E. Brennan Pdf

The experience of the child victim as a courtroom witness in sexual abuse cases is examined in this study of a testing program involving 30 children aged 6 to 15. The purpose of the study was to identify needs not recognized by courts that can be responded to, denied, or exacerbated through language. Based on court transcripts, differences were studied between the language repertoire of the child and that demanded by the courtroom. Court-related language features are identified and discussed: use of negative; juxtaposition; nominalization; multifaceted questions; unclear or confused expressions; specific and difficult vocabulary; unclear anaphora; use of police statements; quoting of the child's words; quoting of other people's words; repetition of previous response; time, space and location questions; and embeddings. Results of the testing program indicate that certain types of questions posed problems for the child trying to hear language. It is suggested that court appearance is not necessarily traumatizing for a child, but becomes so when a child cannot feel sure that he or she is heard, understood, and believed. Suggestions for improved questioning are offered. An annotated bibliography is included that contains 66 references. (LB)

Author : Stephen J. Ceci,David F. Ross,Michael P. Toglia
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461388326

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Perspectives on Children’s Testimony by Stephen J. Ceci,David F. Ross,Michael P. Toglia Pdf

Perspectives on Children's Testimony presents current empirical research on the factors which influence adults' perceptions of the child witness. This volume provides researchers in both the psychological and the criminal justice communities with knowledge about adult beliefs regarding child witnesses, how these beliefs may influence jury verdicts, and the relationship of these perceptions to the credibility and accuracy of children's testimony. A variety of new techniques are employed in assessing adult views of child witnesses. Special features of the volume include: an in-depth treatment of techniques of interviewing child victims of sexual abuse, an examination of children's perceptions and knowledge of the legal system, and critical and theoretical integrations of the original, empirical papers.

Author : John E. B. Myers
Publisher : Wolters Kluwer
Page : 1154 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780735556683

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Myers on Evidence in Child, Domestic, and Elder Abuse Cases by John E. B. Myers Pdf

Investigating and litigating cases of interpersonal violence is difficult. With child and elder abuse, the vulnerability of the victim makes the work emotionally as well as legally taxing. With domestic violence, the tendency of some victims to

Author : Jane Crisp
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 398 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1995-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0788124374

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Child Victims and Witnesses by Jane Crisp Pdf

Presents the findings of a project that was designed to assess current practices used in the handling of criminal court cases involving children as victims/witnesses. The project utilized case file reviews and interviews of participants in recently adjudicated cases to describe current approaches to children in the criminal justice system. The 3 states are: Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. Extensive bibliography. Tables.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Child sexual abuse
ISBN : UOM:39015054444735

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Interviewing Child Witnesses and Victims of Sexual Abuse by Anonim Pdf

This guide provides practical information for law enforcement officers, child protection workers, child abuse investigators, and others faced with the need to obtain information from children who may be victims or witnesses of child sexual abuse. The approaches and techniques described are designed to be legally defensible while minimizing further trauma to the child. The techniques emphasize the maintenance of an objective perspective by the interviewer by avoiding leading questions, especially with young children, who may be susceptible to the suggestions of adults. Some suggestions for an interviewer's approach are to be sensitive to the child's level of development, to be flexible, to be objective, and to be empathetic. In talking to children, some guidelines are to phrase the question so the child understands; talk about what children understand; help children deal with questions they do not understand; be objective and avoid suggesting answers; provide a nonjudgmental atmosphere; begin the interview with broad, open-ended questions; avoid leading questions; help children overcome their anxieties; and understand children's emotional reactions. The phases of an interview discussed are preparation, setting and context, rapport-building and developmental observations, information exchange, and closure. Specific guidelines for interviewing children who may have been sexually abused focus on level of likelihood of the abuse, preparation for the interview, questioning, and the use of anatomical dolls and other media. 19 suggested supplemental readings, 5 organizations, and 15 additional resources.