Handbook on questioning children : a linguistic perspective /
Questioning children
Anne Graffam Walker, Ph.D. ; with Julie Kenniston, M.S.W, L.S.W ; editors Sally Small Inada, M.A. and Julie Kenniston, M.S.W, L.S.W ; Catherine Caldwell, J.D., legal researcher.
- 3rd edition.
- xiii, 157 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 23 cm.
"Primary intended readers are lawyers and judges" -- Introduction.
Includes bibliographical references.
Introduction -- Principles -- Problems to look out for in your questioning -- Things to look out for in children's answers -- Some additional considerations in communicating with children -- Why are there inconsistencies in children's testimony?: a few language-related reasons -- Conclusion.
"Discusses the practical application of linguistics to the critical task of communicating accurately with children in the legal system. Pertains to forensic interviewing, testifying,and questioning"-- Provided by publisher.
1627222030 9781627222037
2013021743
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