Child abuse cases are unique in that they involve seldomly
witnessed acts. A nonverbal victim and a silent perpetrator will
often lead to a stalling of the investigation and the judicial
process. Effective Child Abuse Investigation for the
Multi-Disciplinary Team is a practical guide for law enforcement
officers and child protection workers in abuse investigations. It
demonstrates how all members of the team can best work together to
consolidate the medical, social, and legal facts in each case,
increasing the chances for successful prosecution and enhancing
child safety. Presenting the insight of an investigator with more
than two decades of experience, this book guides investigators in
the best practices of abuse investigations through a better
understanding of the dynamics of abuse, the mechanisms of injury,
and the efficient use of professional expertise. Topics include:
Forming an investigative plan Differentiating between accidental
and abusive injury Triggers for abuse most often cited by
perpetrators Common defenses, including religious or constitutional
justification for punishment Legal and social factors associated
with taking a child into protective custody Preparing for civil and
criminal trial Additional topics include the danger of
investigative bias, female sex offenders, child development, and
basic medical terminology associated with abusive head trauma.
Appendices include questions to be asked in all cases, a pediatric
investigation checklist for first responders, and an investigative
timeline checklist. Suitable for any law enforcement training
environment, the book demonstrates how working together with the
collective knowledge of all members of the team can ensure
maltreated children are protected and abusers held accountable for
their actions.
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