Expert witnesses in child abuse cases : what can and should be said in court / edited by Stephen J. Ceci and Helene Hembrooke.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Ceci, Stephen J.

Hembrooke, Helene

Samuel Bellet Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child abuse--Law and legislation--United States.

Child abuse.

Child abuse--Law and legislation.

United States.

Evidence, Expert--United States.

Evidence, Expert.

Child Abuse--legislation & jurisprudence.

Medical Subjects:

Child Abuse--legislation & jurisprudence.

United States.

Physical Description:

viii, 299 pages ; 26 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, [1998]

Summary:

Psychologists have been increasingly called on to testify in child abuse cases. The rough and tumble world of courtroom machinations, however, has left many wondering how they can protect themselves and their science from manipulation and misuse by the court system.

In this volume, eminent lawyers, psychologists, and social workers discuss the thornier aspects of testimony and provide recommendations on the proper role of the expert witness. How can psychologists participate in the legal realm while maintaining the integrity of their science? How can expert witnesses avoid the trap of advocating for a client rather than providing neutral information?

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Samuel Bellet Book Fund.

ISBN:

1557985154

OCLC:

38527884