TY - JOUR
T1 - Forensic interviewing in child sexual abuse cases
T2 - Current techniques and future directions
AU - Cronch, Lindsay E.
AU - Viljoen, Jodi L.
AU - Hansen, David J.
N1 - Copyright:
Copyright 2008 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.
PY - 2006/5
Y1 - 2006/5
N2 - In child sexual abuse cases, skillful forensic interviews are important to ensure the protection of innocent individuals and the conviction of perpetrators. Studies have examined several factors that influence disclosure during interviews, including both interviewer and child characteristics. Numerous interviewing techniques have received attention in the literature, including allegation blind interviews, open-ended questioning, cognitive interviewing, the Touch Survey, truth-lie discussions, and anatomical dolls. Recent studies have examined new directions in forensic interviewing, such as structured interview protocols and the extended forensic evaluation model. In addition, the child advocacy center model has been established as a strategy to prevent repeated interviewing. Child Advocacy Centers provide a safe, child-friendly atmosphere for children and families to receive services. Limitations of the research are discussed and empirically based recommendations for interviewers are provided.
AB - In child sexual abuse cases, skillful forensic interviews are important to ensure the protection of innocent individuals and the conviction of perpetrators. Studies have examined several factors that influence disclosure during interviews, including both interviewer and child characteristics. Numerous interviewing techniques have received attention in the literature, including allegation blind interviews, open-ended questioning, cognitive interviewing, the Touch Survey, truth-lie discussions, and anatomical dolls. Recent studies have examined new directions in forensic interviewing, such as structured interview protocols and the extended forensic evaluation model. In addition, the child advocacy center model has been established as a strategy to prevent repeated interviewing. Child Advocacy Centers provide a safe, child-friendly atmosphere for children and families to receive services. Limitations of the research are discussed and empirically based recommendations for interviewers are provided.
KW - Children
KW - Forensic interviews
KW - Sexual abuse
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U2 - 10.1016/j.avb.2005.07.009
DO - 10.1016/j.avb.2005.07.009
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:33646043418
VL - 11
SP - 195
EP - 207
JO - Aggression and Violent Behavior
JF - Aggression and Violent Behavior
SN - 1359-1789
IS - 3
ER -