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When Kids Testify in Court: Helping Children Understand the Criminal Justice System

NCJ Number
140183
Author(s)
R B Cyr
Date Published
1992
Length
27 pages
Annotation
The information and illustrations in this booklet are designed to help adults explain the criminal justice system and testifying in court to children.
Abstract
The booklet explains what being a witness and giving testimony means and stresses the importance of telling the truth. Information is also provided on the courtroom and such personnel as the judge, jurors, advocates, the prosecuting attorney, the defense attorney, the court clerk, and the bailiff. In addition, explanatory information is included on what it means to take an oath, court rules and questioning procedures, evidence, the witness stand, and what it means when a defendant is found guilty. Definitions of terms used throughout the booklet are listed.