Children as Victims - Psychological Science and the Law (Hardcover)

Grounded in the latest clinical and developmental knowledge, this book brings together leading authorities to examine the critical issues that arise when children and adolescents become involved in the justice system. Chapters explore young people's capacities, competencies, and special vulnerabilities as victims, witnesses, and defendants. Key topics include the reliability of children's abuse disclosures, eyewitness testimony, interviews, and confessions; the evolving role of the expert witness; the psychological impact of trauma and of legal involvement; factors that shape jurors' perceptions of children; and what works in rehabilitating juvenile offenders. Policies and practices that are not supported by science are identified, and approaches to improving them are discussed.

General

Imprint:	Guilford Publications
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2009
First published:	August 2009
Editors:	Bette L Bottoms • Cynthia J. Najdowski • Gail S Goodman
Dimensions:	229 x 160 x 33mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - Paper over boards
Pages:	412
ISBN-13:	978-1-60623-332-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Child & developmental psychology Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Criminal or forensic psychology Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Philosophy & theory of psychology > General Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Clinical psychology > Psychotherapy Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > Child abuse
LSN:	1-60623-332-7
Barcode:	9781606233320

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