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Interviewing young children with anatomical dolls.
1Division of Child Psychiatry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Child Welfare
|July 1, 1988
Summary
Interviewing young children about sexual abuse can be challenging. This article offers guidelines for using anatomical dolls effectively to aid communication with child victims.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Forensic Interviewing
- Child Abuse Research
Background:
- Children under six are frequent victims of sexual abuse.
- Their developmental stage complicates abuse validation.
- Effective communication methods are crucial for these cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidelines for using anatomical dolls in interviews with young sexual abuse victims.
- To highlight the importance of interviewer training in doll-assisted interviews.
Main Methods:
- The article outlines a comprehensive set of guidelines for interviewers.
- Emphasis is placed on careful and informed use of anatomical dolls.
Main Results:
- Anatomical dolls can be a valuable tool for communication.
- Proper training mitigates the risks of doll misuse.
Conclusions:
- Trained interviewers can effectively use anatomical dolls to gather information from young sexual abuse victims.
- Guidelines are essential for maximizing the benefits and minimizing the risks associated with this technique.