Children's Testimony: A Handbook of Psychological Research and Forensic Practice (Wiley Series in Psychology of Crime, Policing and Law) - Tapa blanda

" a 'must read' for students and everyone else interested in this area " (Legal & Criminological Psychology, No.7 2002) " overall content of the book makes worthwhile reading for less experienced and experienced practitioners, researchers and academics." (Journal of Child Psychiatry, Vol.44, No.6, 2003)

Children's Testimony offers a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of issues relating to children's evidence. Starting with psychological underpinnings and child protection considerations, the reader is taken through a clearly structured and timely collection of chapters from internationally renowned contributors. Pointers for practitioners are clearly highlighted throughout and a unique, jargon-free glossary of psychological terms encountered in child witness research is included making this a highly practical text. An accessible review of existing knowledge and preview of new and recent developments in psychological research and forensic practice An outstanding group of international contributors Offers a broad scope that considers all the key areas of research and practice