Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse

Name: Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse
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ISBN: 9780761930907

ISBN-10: 0761930906

ISBN-13: 9780761930907

Edition: 3rd 2004 (Revised)

Authors: American Prosecutors American Prosecutors Research Institute

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To assist investigators and prosecutors, APRI's National Centre for prosecution of Child Abuse - the US premier trainer of child abuse prosecutors and investigators - presents the Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse, Third Edition. Readers of this manual will recieve practical, common sence assistance in handling child abuse cases from the initial report to the closing argument at trial. Appendices on the enclosed CD-ROM include hundreds of sample motions and other legal documents that can be adapted to the jurisdiction of individual readers. Now in its third edition, the manual contains the latest in case law and research on nearly every facet of child sexual abuse, physical abuse…

Book details

List price: $218.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/20/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 544
Size: 8.75" wide x 11.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 3.564
Language: English



List of Figures and Tables


Foreword - Robert E. Cramer, Jr.


Preface



Acknowledgments - Victor I. Vieth


About the Contributors


Introduction to the Third Edition: The Benefits of Working as a Multidisciplinary Team



Dynamics of Victimization



Overview of Victims and Victimization



Indicators of Abuse



Child Development Factors



Reporting Abuse



Expectations of the Process



Investigation



Interviewing the Child



Assessing Validity in Sexual Abuse Cases



Common Problems Encountered in Intrafamilial Cases



Interviewing Witnesses in Sexual and Physical Abuse Cases



Additional Investigative Techniques



Allegations Involving Multiple Victims and Suspects



Medical Examinations in Sexual Abuse Cases



Interrogation of the Suspect



Child Physical Abuse and Child Homicide



Reference Materials



Charging, Plea Negotiation, and Disposition



Introduction



The Charging Determination



Plea Negotiation



Sentencing



An Evaluation of the Prosecutor's Office by the Victim



Resource List



Pre-Trial Motions



Introduction



Discovery



Additional Defense Pre-Trial Motions



Motions Regarding Similar Acts



Additional Prosecution Pre-Trial Motions



Conclusion



Resource List



Trial



Pre-Trial Preparation



Jury Selection



Opening Statement



The State's Case



Physical Abuse and Homicide: Special Considerations



Special Fact Situations in Child Physical Abuse and Homicide Cases



Rebuttal Evidence



Closing Arguments



Jury Instructions



Special Courtroom Procedures



Introduction



Use of Electronic Equipment



Courtroom Closure



Support Persons and Guardians Ad Litem



Other Special Procedures



Resource List


Case Index


Index


Appendixes of Prosecutor's Resources Are Available on Packaged CD-ROM