Tell Me What Happened: Questioning Children About Abuse (Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law)
by Michael E. Lamb, Deirdre A. Brown, Irit Hershkowitz, Yael Orbach, Phillip W. Esplin
Tell Me What Happened explores proven techniques for questioning children about abuse within the Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law. Authored by experts Michael E. Lamb, Deirdre A. Brown, Irit Hershkowitz, Yael Orbach, and Phillip W. Esplin, it guides professionals in conducting reliable interviews to support investigations and child protection efforts.
About This Book
This volume in the Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law focuses on effective methods for interviewing children regarding abuse. It draws on research to outline best practices for professionals involved in child protection and legal proceedings.
The authors emphasize the importance of structured questioning techniques to minimize suggestibility and maximize the reliability of children's reports. This approach helps ensure that investigations are conducted ethically and effectively.
Designed for practitioners in forensic psychology and law enforcement, the book serves as a comprehensive resource for improving the quality of evidence gathered from young witnesses. It addresses challenges unique to child interviews in abuse cases.
Overall, it contributes to the broader field by promoting evidence-based protocols that support justice while safeguarding children's well-being.
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