Preparing children for court : a practitioner's guide

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    • Copen, Lynn M.

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Preparing children for court : a practitioner's guide

Lynn M. Copen

（Interpersonal violence practice series）

Sage Publications, c2000

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents of Works

  • Educator information : building a foundation
  • Preparing to perform duties and functions
  • Basic foundation information : communicating with child witnesses
  • Meeting the parent and child
  • The court educator, lawyer and therapist
  • A prosecutor's perspective on court preparation : boundaries and roles / by Thomas J. Fallon, J.D

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Description

"Going to court can be frightening and confusing for children, particularly for those already harmed by a traumatic event. These excellent pamphlets explain criminal and civil court procedures with child-friendly language and illustrations. They are designed to help children understand the child witness' role and court processes. The authors are to be commended for taking on this important task." --Sarah H. Ramsey, Professor of Law and Director, Syracuse University College of Law Every year thousands of cases of child abuse involving young witnesses are referred to the court system. Properly preparing children for the experience of court can minimize the emotional stress and allow them to become more credible witnesses. The first of its kind, Preparing Children for Court, is intended as an aid for social workers, court educators, victim/witness specialists, law enforcement, therapists, and attorneys. Written in an engaging manner, this text divulges the "tricks of the trade" that will allow the child to enter the legal systems without negative consequences. This text is packaged with three children's workbooks to facilitate the child's learning and understanding of the court process. Viewed as an essential toolkit, no professional in the field should be without this volume and its accompanying workbooks. Price includes one set of the three workbooks

Table of Contents

PART ONE: EDUCATOR INFORMATION: BUILDING A FOUNDATION Introduction Information for Court Educators The Need for a Court Educator Possible Functions of a Court Educator Common Problems Encountered and Learning Basic Rules of Court Suggested Tools and Supplies PART TWO: PREPARING TO PERFORM DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS Case Assessment Phase PART THREE: BASIC FOUNDATION INFORMATION: COMMUNICATING WITH CHILD WITNESSES Basic Information Facts about Children's Language Skills Potential Sources of Information about a Child's Communication Abilities or Limitations Communication Problems with 'Multiple Events' or 'Repeated Act' Cases The Need to 'Anchor' a Witness during a Conversation PART FOUR: MEETING THE PARENT AND CHILD Meeting the Parent and Child PART FIVE: THE COURT EDUCATOR, LAWYER AND THERAPIST What to Look for When Screening a Case for Specialized Intervention Crisis Management versus Therapy The Role of a Therapist in a Court Case What Should a Therapist Ask When Contacted by a Lawyer? Preparation Suggestions PART SIX: A PROSECUTOR'S PERSPECTIVE ON COURT PREPARATION: BOUNDARIES AND ROLES The Role of a Prosecutor - Thomas J Fallon Interdisciplinary Teamwork Time and Effort Vertical versus Horizontal Prosecutor The Charging Decision Preliminary Hearings and Grand Juries Preparing the Child for Court The Prosecutor's Responsibility Working with the Severely Traumatized Child Preparing the Court for the Child Pretrial Motion Practice Introducing Evidence of Other Acts of Abuse The Discovery Process Videotape and Closed Circuit Television Contact with the Defense Negotiations Meeting with the Defense Trial Considerations and Testimonial Tips

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