Perspectives on Children’s TestimonyStephen J. Ceci, David F. Ross, Michael P. Toglia 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. |
Contents
Age Stereotypes Communication Modality | 37 |
The Effects | 57 |
Chapter The Credibility of Children as Witnesses in a Simulated | 71 |
Copyright | |
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Perspectives on Children’s Testimony Stephen J. Ceci,David F. Ross,Michael P. Toglia Limited preview - 2012 |
Perspectives on Children’s Testimony Stephen J. Ceci,David F. Ross,Michael P. Toglia No preview available - 2011 |
Perspectives on Children’s Testimony Stephen J. Ceci,David F. Ross,Michael P. Toglia No preview available - 2013 |
Common terms and phrases
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References to this book
The Voice of the Child: A Handbook for Professionals Ronald Davie,Graham Upton,Ved P. Varma Limited preview - 1996 |