Children as witnesses
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Children as witnesses
（Wiley series in the psychology of crime, policing and law / Graham Davies and Clive R. Hollin, series editors）
Wiley, 1996
- : pbk
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"First published in paperback January 1996."--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
In the last decade, the topic of children as legal witnesses has developed from one of theoretical interest to an area exciting international media attention. This work offers the legal practitioner an overview of the latest developments. A range of methodology is described, from prior preparation through courtroom visits and explanatory leaflets, to the use of video technology in the form of pre-recorded televised interviews. Each chapter forms a summary of the legal status of children's evidence in a number of countries, including the UK, USA, Canada and Europe.
Table of Contents
- Partial table of contents:
- The Effects of Age and Intelligence on Eyewitnessing Ability (H. Dent)
- Why Knowing a Child's Age Is Not Enough: Influences of Cognitive, Social, and Emotional Factors on Children's Testimony (G. Goodman & B. Schwartz-Kenney)
- Social Support and Children's Eyewitness Testimony (S. Moston)
- Children as Witnesses in Sexual Abuse Cases: Investigative Interview and Assessment Techniques (M. Steller & T. Boychuck)
- The Perceived Credibility of Child Eyewitnesses (E. Luus & G. Wells)
- Opinions Held by Professionals Who Work with Child Witnesses (J. Brigham & S. Spier)
- The Child Witness in Scotland (G. Nicholson & K. Murray)
- Children in the Witness-Box (R. Flin, et al.)
- Empowering Child Witnesses for Sexual Abuse Prosecution (L. Dezwirek-Sas)
- Videotechnology and the Child Witness (G. Davies & H. Westcott)
- Index.
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