A Child Interviewer′s Guide (Interpersonal Violence: The Practice Series)

This unique synopsis of the art and science of forensic interviewing of children covers: the interviewing process; deciding which children could benefit; gathering background information; preparing the room; using appropriate questions and

tools; closing and documenting the

interview; memory and suggestibility

responding to non-disclosure and false allegations; working with special-needs children; managing abuse allegations in the context of custody disputes.

Implications for current practice are drawn from the authors` deep understanding of the clinical realities of child interviewing.