Perspectives on Children’s Testimony [electronic resource] /

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.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Ceci, Stephen J. editor., Ross, David F. editor., Toglia, Michael P. editor., SpringerLink (Online service)
Format:	Texto biblioteca
Language:	eng
Published:	New York, NY : Springer New York, 1989
Subjects:	Psychology., Psychiatry., Criminal law., Psychology, general., Criminal Law.,
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-8832-6
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