Legal issues in child abuse and neglect practice /
[Book]
John E.B. Myers
2nd ed
Thousand Oaks, Calif. :
Sage Publications,
c1998
412 p. ;
24 cm
Interpersonal violence
Includes bibliographical references (p. 367-397) and index
Prevalence and effects of child maltreatment -- The child protection system -- Child abuse reporting laws -- Investigative interviewing regarding child maltreatment -- Investigating suspected child abuse -- Balancing the need for confidentiality and the requirements of disclosure -- Expert testimony -- Cross-examination and impeachment : special accommdations when children testify -- Liability of professionals
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Child abuse-- Law and legislation-- United States-- Trial practice