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TESTIFYING MINORS: PRE-TRIAL STRATEGIES TO REDUCE ANXIETY IN CHILD WITNESSES.

Authors :
Thoman, Dawn Hathaway
Source :
Nevada Law Journal; Fall2013, Vol. 14 Issue 1, p236-267, 32p
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article discusses anxiety among testification of children in legal proceedings as it harms children testimony and diverts justice. Topics discussed include application of methods to reduce child's anxiety by lawyers who interacts with them, participation of millions of child witnesses in the U.S. legal system for contributing in legal proceedings such as divorce, child protection and criminal proceedings and psychological health of children.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21571899
Volume :
14
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nevada Law Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
94466510