Children in the Courtroom: Challenges for Lawyers and Judges.

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Children in the Courtroom by Sherrie Bourg Carter

There is no one right way to interview child witnesses; however, there are wrong ways. Children in the Courtroom: Challenges for Lawyers and Judges by Sherrie Bourg Carter is a guidebook for handling child witness cases.

Forensic psychologist Bourg Carter provides critical information that is needed to properly review and handle cases involving child witnesses. Through discussion of the complicated legal, investigative, and developmental problems that are commonly encountered when children are involved in the legal system, the author offers practical information and "how to" tips to help legal professionals...