Testifying about child sexual abuse : a courtroom guide.

Format:

Video

Author/Creator:

Dawkins, Kevin.

Series:

Academic Video Online

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child sexual abuse.

Evidence, Expert.

Genre:

Educational.

Interview.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (35 min.)

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Guilford Publications, 1998.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

Professionals evaluating children for alleged sexual abuse must be aware that they may ultimately be called upon to present their findings in a court of law. This invaluable video from child abuse evaluation expert Kathleen Faller and child advocacy lawyer Suellyn Scarnecchia helps viewers understand their role in legal proceedings; prepare and deliver testimony effectively; and minimize the stress involved for children. Ideal viewing for mental health and child protection professionals as well as lawyers, judges, and law enforcement personnel, the program is enhanced by vignettes from simulated courtroom sessions and in-depth commentary from the presenters and other legal experts. Viewers learn to anticipate the challenges of the adversarial courtroom environment, maximize the legal admissibility of the information they present, and familiarize children with the courtroom setting and procedures.

Notes:

Originally released as DVD.

Title from resource description page (viewed Apr. 29, 2011).

OCLC:

733445843