Walker, Anne Graffam,

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


Child witnesses--Language.--United States
Children--Language.--United States

KF9673 / .W35 2013

347.066083