Handbook on questioning children : a linguistic perspective / 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
Edition
Third edition
Published
Washington, DC : ABA Center on Children and the Law, [2013]
xiii, 157 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
Contents
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
Summary
"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
Notes
"Primary intended readers are lawyers and judges" -- Introduction