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Preparing Children for Court
A Practitioner's Guide
- Lynn M. Copen - Kenosha County District Attorneys Office, Kenosha, WI
September 2000 | 192 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Preparing Children for Court and its accompanying workbooks will aid social workers; court educators, victim/witness specialist, law enforcement, therapists, and attorneys help children enter the justice system, understand the necessary elements of court rules and structure, and feel confident enough to testify truthfully.
Finding Your Way
This brief-easy-to-understand book explains what happens when a child discloses abuse and how various systems may respond to this disclosure, from investigation through prosecution or juvenile court involvement to therapy.
Getting Ready for Court: Criminal Court Edition
A fun, friendly first step in helping prepare primary-aged children to testify in criminal cases involving abuse.
Getting Ready for Court: Civil Court Edition
This child-friendly book is a first step in helping prepare primary aged children to testify in civil cases involving abuse.
PART ONE: EDUCATOR INFORMATION: BUILDING A FOUNDATION
Introduction Information for Court Educators
The Need for a Court Educator
Possible Functions of a Court Educator
Common Problems Encountered and Learning Basic Rules of Court
Suggested Tools and Supplies
PART TWO: PREPARING TO PERFORM DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS
Case Assessment Phase
PART THREE: BASIC FOUNDATION INFORMATION: COMMUNICATING WITH CHILD WITNESSES
Basic Information
Potential Sources of Information about a Child's Communication Abilities or Limitations
Communication Problems with 'Multiple Events' or 'Repeated Act' Cases
The Need to 'Anchor' a Witness during a Conversation
PART FOUR: MEETING THE PARENT AND CHILD
Meeting the Parent and Child
PART FIVE: THE COURT EDUCATOR, LAWYER AND THERAPIST
What to Look for When Screening a Case for Specialized Intervention
Crisis Management versus Therapy
The Role of a Therapist in a Court Case
Preparation Suggestions
PART SIX: A PROSECUTOR'S PERSPECTIVE ON COURT PREPARATION: BOUNDARIES AND ROLES
Thomas J Fallon
The Role of a Prosecutor
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Time and Effort
Vertical versus Horizontal Prosecutor
The Charging Decision
Preliminary Hearings and Grand Juries
Preparing the Child for Court
Working with the Severely Traumatized Child
Preparing the Court for the Child
Introducing Evidence of Other Acts of Abuse
The Discovery Process
Videotape and Closed Circuit Television
Contact with the Defense
Meeting with the Defense
Trial Considerations and Testimonial Tips
A very useful book particularly in relation to the module protecting safeguarding children and young people and core processes are rare find...
Health and Social Care at Derby, Derby University
January 26, 2022
