Children as victims, witnesses, and offenders [[electronic resource] ] : psychological science and the law / / edited by Bette L. Bottoms, Cynthia J. Najdowski, and Gail S. Goodman

• Pubblicazione: New York, : Guilford Press, c2009
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (432 p.)
• Disciplina: 362.88083
• Soggetto topico: Children - Crimes against; Child witnesses; Juvenile delinquents; Children - Legal status, laws, etc; Forensic psychology; Criminal investigation
• Altri autori: BottomsBette L NajdowskiCynthia J GoodmanGail S
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front matter; Contents; Chapter 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3; Chapter 4; Chapter 5; Chapter 6; Chapter 7; Chapter 8; Chapter 9; Chapter 10; Chapter 11; Chapter 12; Chapter 13; Chapter 14; Chapter 15; Chapter 16; Chapter 17; Chapter 18; Chapter 19; Chapter 20; index
• Sommario/riassunto: Grounded in the latest clinical and developmental knowledge, this book brings together leading authorities to examine the critical issues that arise when children and adolescents become involved in the justice system. Chapters explore young people's capacities, competencies, and special vulnerabilities as victims, witnesses, and defendants. Key topics include the reliability of children's abuse disclosures, eyewitness testimony, interviews, and confessions; the evolving role of the expert witness; the psychological impact of trauma and of legal involvement; facto
• Titolo autorizzato: Children as victims, witnesses, and offenders
• ISBN: 1-282-31908-6; 9786612319082; 1-60623-333-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910778577903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II