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Implications of developmental research for interviewing children

M S Steward1, K Bussey, G S Goodman

  • 1Department of Psychology, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis 95616.

Child Abuse & Neglect
|January 1, 1993
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This review updates interviewers on child development, legal knowledge, and reporting factors. It suggests using pediatric preparation strategies to help child abuse victims in legal settings.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Understanding child development is crucial for investigative interviewing.
  • Children's cognitive, memory, and language skills impact their legal system knowledge and reporting willingness.
  • Pediatric patient preparation strategies offer insights for child abuse cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update investigative interviewers on child development relevant to legal contexts.
  • To explore factors influencing children's willingness to report in legal settings.
  • To identify strategies for preparing children for legal procedures, drawing from medical contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent research on child development (cognition, memory, language).

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  • Analysis of studies on children's legal system knowledge and reporting factors.
  • Examination of clinical and research literature on children's experiences in pediatric settings.

    • Main Results:

    • Children's developmental stage significantly affects their understanding and reporting in legal situations.
    • Motivational and developmental factors influence a child's willingness to report abuse.
    • Preparation strategies used in pediatric settings can be adapted for child sexual abuse cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Investigative interviewers need updated knowledge of child development.
    • Understanding children's legal knowledge and reporting factors is key.
    • Adapting pediatric preparation techniques can improve outcomes for children in legal settings.