Hall, Susan R.

Courtroom modifications for child witnesses : law and science in forensic evaluations / Susan R. Hall and Bruce D. Sales - Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2008 - xi, 376 p. ; 27 cm. - The law and public policy .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-335) and indexes

Courtroom modifications that do not raise confrontation clause concerns -- Courtroom modifications that raise confrontation clause concerns -- Science of courtroom modifications -- Analytical approach to courtroom modification evaluations -- Trauma, emotional distress, and courtroom modification evaluations -- Posttraumatic stress disorder and courtroom modification evaluations -- Dissociation and courtroom modification evaluations -- Fear, anxiety, depression, and courtroom modification evaluations -- Communication abilities, disorders, and courtroom modification evaluations

9781433803543 RM274.33 1433803542


Child witnesses--United States
Examination of witnesses--United States
Conduct of court proceedings--Psychological aspects--United States
Forensic psychology--United States
Forensic sciences--United States