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Investigation of child abuse is often hampered by doubts about the reliability of children as only sources of information. Over the last decade, consensus has been reached about children's limitations and competencies. New for the Wiley Series in the Psyc.

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Corporate Authors: Wiley InterScience (Online service)
Group Author: Lamb, Michael E., 1953-
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Series: Wiley series in the psychology of crime, policing and law
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470773291
Summary: Investigation of child abuse is often hampered by doubts about the reliability of children as only sources of information. Over the last decade, consensus has been reached about children's limitations and competencies. New for the Wiley Series in the Psyc.
Carrier Form: xi, 372 p. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. [317]-354) and index.
ISBN: 9780470773291
0470773294
0470773286 (electronic bk.)
9780470773284 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: HV8079
CLC: D918
Contents: Interviewing children about abuse: an overview and introduction -- Factors affecting the capacities and limitations of young witnesses -- How do investigators typically interview alleged victims? -- The NICHD Investigative Interview Protocols for Young Victims and Witnesses -- Does use of the protocol affect the way investigators interview alleged victims and witnesses? -- The effects of the protocol on the broader investigative process -- Interviewing reluctant suspected victims and suspects -- Interviewing children with intellectual and communicative difficulties -- Promoting and maintaining developmentally-appropriate interviewing by training interviewers -- What has been achieved; what else needs to be done? -- Appendix 1: Investigative Interview Protocol -- Appendix 2: Focused questions about tactile contact [touching] -- Appendix 3: Interview Guide for Youthful Suspects.