Child Abuse Testimony and Child Protection: Report to the 1987 General Assembly of North Carolina (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332254772 ISBN 13: 9781332254774

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Understanding how testimony and court procedures affect child victims in abuse cases—and what policymakers can do next.

This report summarizes research on how different legal processes influence a child’s mental health and placement outcomes, and it discusses potential reforms for protecting young victims.

The study tracks changes in children’s anxiety, depression, and behavior across intake, follow-ups, and court appearances. It examines whether juvenile court testimony helps or harms a child, and it explores issues such as waiting for criminal proceedings, foster care, and the role of witnesses in court settings. The material also covers proposed changes to procedures, including attempts to make courtroom experiences less traumatic for young victims and the feasibility of videotaped testimony.

• How court timing and the act of testifying relate to changes in a child's mental health and behavior
• Descriptive findings on placement decisions, such as out-of-home care and return home timing
• Policy considerations for improving courtroom procedures and protecting constitutional rights

Ideal for readers interested in child protection policy, juvenile justice, social services, and the intersection of psychology and law.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332254772
• ISBN 13: 9781332254774
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 103