Speaking with Children: Advice from Investigative Interviewers

Date

2013

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Handbook for the Treatment of Abused and Neglected Children

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This chapter is a brief overview of research-supported child interviewing strategies that can maximize the quality and quantity of information produced by children when questioned about abuse. I discuss the need to use open-ended questions, instructions, and practice narratives, and the importance of avoiding age-inappropriate questions regarding number and time.

Keywords

Interviewing, Investigation - child abuse

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