Interviewing sexually abused children

The submission argues that legal decisions concerning the validity of sexual abuse allegations are based upon two interrelated factors apart from physical evidence, namely, the quality and credibility of the child's statements and the reliability of the investigatory interview(s) which elicited those statements. Communication problems could also exist during interviews. Often the child's interview is the single most important component for determining whether or not the abuse occurred. Thus article evaluates the reliability of child interviews in criminal courtsCollege of Graduate Studie