Search for dissertations about: "children’s testimony"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words children’s testimony.

  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. All Ears: Adults´and Childrens´Earwitness Testimony

    Author : Lisa Öhman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Earwitnesses; voice identification; content memory; voice deskriptions; children;

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  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. There was nothing but her story: Prosecution of alleged child sexual abuse of preschoolers

    Author : Emelie Ernberg; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; child sexual abuse; prosecution; prosecutor; children s testimony; child interviewing;

    Abstract : Investigating and prosecuting cases of alleged sexual abuse against young children is a challenge for legal practitioners worldwide. In Sweden, a prosecutor is in charge of both the preliminary child sexual abuse (CSA) investigation and the decision of whether or not to prosecute the case. READ MORE