Search for dissertations about: "Children’s testimonies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Children’s testimonies.

  2. 1. Children's testimony

    Author : Rickard L Sjöberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Most cases of child sexual use are identified through statements made by children and in many cases such statements constitute the only evidence available that abuse occurred. Despite its importance the use of children's testimonies is however complicated by the fact that a substantial proportion of victims delay disclosure of abuse or even deny such experiences when asked for them directly. READ MORE

  4. 2. Live and videotaped testimonies: observers´perception, assessment and memory

    Author : Sara Landström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Presentation Mode; Deception Detection; Video vs. Live Observers;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how different presentation modes (live vs. video) affect observers’ perception, veracity assessment and memory of adult (Study Ι) and child witnesses (Study ΙΙ). READ MORE

  5. 3. Legal Practitioners’ Thoughts and Evaluations of Preschoolers’ Testimony in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

    Author : Emelie Ernberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Child sexual abuse; prosecution; children’s testimony;

    Abstract : Child sexual abuse (CSA) cases are notoriously difficult to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate. In Sweden it is estimated that only about one tenth of all reported CSA cases are prosecuted and CSA cases involving preschoolers are less likely to be prosecuted compared to cases involving older children. READ MORE

  6. 4. Interviewing preschoolers: Facilitators and barriers for young children's legal testimony

    Author : Mikaela Magnusson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; child interview; police; preschooler; young children; investigative interview; legal testimony;

    Abstract : Children’s testimonies are often vital during criminal investigations of alleged maltreatment. The aim of this thesis was to improve our understanding of forensic interviews with preschool-aged children (aged 3 to 6 years). Study I consisted of a mixed-methods survey of 88 specialist child interviewers. READ MORE

  7. 5. CCTV, Live and Videotapes: How Presentation Mode Affects the Evaluation of Witnesses

    Author : Sara Landström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Presentation Mode; Live; Video; Two-way CCTV; Deception Detection;

    Abstract : Videotaped and closed circuit testimonies are often used in legal procedures, but little is known about the psychological effects of these courtroom technologies. The present thesis examines how different presentation modes affect observers’ perception, veracity assessment and memory. READ MORE