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Jeopardy in the Courtroom: A Scientific Analysis of Children's Testimony
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 618
EAN: 9781557986320
Edition: 1
ISBN: 1557986320
Label: American Psychological Association (APA)
Manufacturer: American Psychological Association (APA)
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: 1999-07
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Studio: American Psychological Association (APA)
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Editorial Review:
The credibility of children's testimony is a hotly debated topic in Am erica's courtrooms, universities, and professional organizations. Are children more suggestible than adults, and if so, what are the implica tions for those who work with child witnesses? Using rigorous techniqu es of analysis, the authors examine real-life cases in which children were key witnesses in criminal child abuse trials. Written in lively, accessible language by acknowledged experts in the field, this book wi ll be an invaluable guide for expert witnesses and all those who work with child witnesses, including therapist, social workers, law enforce ment personnel, and lawyers.
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Rating:  - Jeopardy in the Courtroom
Incredible book. Must reading for any conscientious person who questions the merit of what many so-called professionals say about childrens' testimony in abuse...but especially alleged sexual abuse...cases. The book reviews a hundred years of research and presents a very balanced assessment of the strengths of childrens' testimony and the weaknesses, especially when children are submitted to the relentless prodding of adults with a preconceived notion of what they believe has happened to the children. ... Read More
Rating:  - Good For A Time
I don't always give low ratings. However, this book is long overdue a 2nd edition, and as it stands, it should not be relied upon as a "state of the art" book on childrens' eyewitness testimony.
The progenitor of most of the scientific research on the subject, Elizabeth Loftus, has come under fire two years after the publication of this book, as the detractors (or uncritical believers) mounted a resurgent challenge to her work. A revision ought to include a critical reanalysis of these challenges, ... Read More
Rating: - Data-driven and ethical forensic work
An excellent guide to the state of current knowledge about memory, suggestibility, and unsuitable vs. suitable information-eliciting techniques, with regard to children's testimony. This book is distinguished from others on the same topic by the scientific reputations of the editors and chapter authors, as well as the cautious approach. Fits in very well with current Supreme Court strictures on the admissibility of expert/science based testimony---Daubert, Joiner, & Kumho decisions.
Rating: - The most important book in my libarary
This is the most important non-legal book in my library. Anyone who needs to evaluate the credibility of a child's statement should read this book. Even-handed in its approach, it points out those factors most important to consider when assessing a child's accusations.
Rating: - A must read for child care providers
Child care center directors often shudder when the attempt to collect an overdue tuition bill angers the user of services. Money matters can turn into dangerous situations for a provider, if parents have shallow pockets, deep problems and reckless behaviors.This book should be read by lawyers, judges and people in the field of early childhood education.
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