Search for dissertations about: "Child Witnesses"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words Child Witnesses.

  2. 1. Interviewing child witnesses

    Author : Anneli Larsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Children s Recall; Child Witnesses; Interviewing Techniques; Cognitive Interview; Vittnespsykologi barn- och ungdomspsykologi;

    Abstract : The general aim of this thesis was to examine interviewing techniques for child witnesses. Specifically, the effectiveness of the cognitive interview with children was investigated. In addition, the self-reported practice of police officers who interview child witnesses was explored. READ MORE

  4. 2. Child molesters and children as witnesses : spatial behaviour, modus operandi and memory recall

    Author : Jessica Ebberline; Carl Martin Allwood; Ulf Holmberg; Pekka Santtila; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Geographical offender profiling; spatial behaviour; modus operandi; memory recall; Psychology; Psykologi; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; Dragnet; child molesters; geographical profiling; Modus operandi; confidence; child witnesses; accuracy;

    Abstract : Offenders who target children are a negative phenomenon in our society. These offenders are often seen as the worst of the worst of criminals and are therefore a priority for investigators trying to solve these crimes as fast as possible. READ MORE

  5. 3. Child Molesters and Children as Witnesses : Spatial Behaviour, Modus Operandi and Memory Recall

    Author : Jessica Ebberline; Institutionen för psykologi; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Dragnet; child molesters; geographical profiling; Modus operandi; spatial behaviour; confidence; child witnesses; accuracy;

    Abstract : Offenders who target children are a negative phenomenon in our society. These offenders are often seen as the worst of the worst of criminals and are therefore a priority for investigators trying to solve these crimes as fast as possible. READ MORE

  6. 4. What sexually abused children remember and report: minding the gap

    Author : Lina Leander; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Child sexual abuse; Children as witnesses; Child interviews; Verbal sexual abuse; Internet-initiated sexual abuse;

    Abstract : Child sexual abuse (CSA) investigations are often problematic, as there is rarely evidence available other than the child’s and the alleged perpetrator’s statements. Consequently, the outcome of CSA investigations frequently depends on the child’s testimony. READ MORE

  7. 5. Alleged child sexual abuse : the expert witness and the court

    Author : Clara Hellner Gumpert; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: During the past decades, the evaluation of alleged sexual abuse has manifested itself as a major challenge for professionals working within the field of child maltreatment. A new role for psychologists and psychiatrists has been to give expert opinions regarding the credibility and reliability of child witnesses in legal proceedings. READ MORE