NCJ Number
96992
Journal
Journal of Social Issues Volume: 40 Issue: 2 Dated: (1984) Pages: 157-175
Date Published
1984
Length
19 pages
Annotation
The papers in this issue reflect the 'state of the art' in research and thinking on children as witnesses, but the possibilities for further studies are numerous.
Abstract
In this article, ideas for future research on child witnesses are discussed in relation to three themes: children's ability to provide accurate testimony, emotional trauma likely to be experienced by child witnesses, and the perceived credibility of children's testimony. Proposals for improvements in legal practices are also offered. It is concluded that members of the psychological and legal communities should join in trying to solve the dilemmas posed by the child witness. (Publisher abstract)