Expert Witnesses in Child Abuse Cases: What Can and Should Be Said in Court

by Stephen J. Ceci and Helene Hembrooke

Book Overview

Psychologists have been increasingly called on to testify in child abuse cases. The rough-and-tumble world of courtroom machinations, however, has left many wondering how they can protect themselves... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1557985154
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn
• Length: 299 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.5" x 1.0" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

TESTIMONY

This is an excellent resource for the professional who has had no or limited experience in testifying regarding child sexual abuse matters (or, for those who have had negative experiences). The author provides background and recommendations for testimony. Like most books published by APA, I found that it safely balanced the scientific with the clinical. In doing so, I found that it provided a disappointing level of detail about abuse, the consultation process, evaluation, preparation, or testimony. For the clinician wishing greater information on the topic or for the clinician wishing for more useful information on the evaluation or testimony processes, I'd recommend augmentation with other relevant sources. Useful resource that is worth the used price.