Tell Me What Happened
Deirdre author Hershkowitz, Michael
Book • 2014
This book offers a comprehensive guide to questioning children about potential abuse, focusing on forensic interviewing techniques.
It emphasizes the importance of asking open-ended questions and avoiding suggestive language to ensure the reliability of the information gathered.
Michael Lamb provides practical advice for professionals involved in child abuse investigations, helping them navigate the complexities of interviewing young witnesses.
The book addresses common challenges and pitfalls in the interview process, offering strategies to overcome them while maintaining a child-centered approach.
It also highlights the significance of understanding child development and memory in the context of abuse allegations.
Ultimately, the book aims to improve the accuracy and fairness of child abuse investigations by promoting evidence-based interviewing practices.
It emphasizes the importance of asking open-ended questions and avoiding suggestive language to ensure the reliability of the information gathered.
Michael Lamb provides practical advice for professionals involved in child abuse investigations, helping them navigate the complexities of interviewing young witnesses.
The book addresses common challenges and pitfalls in the interview process, offering strategies to overcome them while maintaining a child-centered approach.
It also highlights the significance of understanding child development and memory in the context of abuse allegations.
Ultimately, the book aims to improve the accuracy and fairness of child abuse investigations by promoting evidence-based interviewing practices.
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