A Child Interviewer′s Guide

by Wendy Bourg, Ray Broderick, Robin Flagor

This unique synopsis of the art and science of forensic interviewing of children 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.

272 pages, Hardcover

First published February 12, 1999