Interviewing Children, law homework help

/in /by

Interviewing Children, law homework help

Jenny is an 8-year-old girl living with her mother, brother, and stepfather in a three-bedroom home. Jenny has her own room; so does her brother Billy. In school, Jenny told her girlfriend Megan that her stepfather forced her to undress and lay in bed with her, where he touched her. Megan told the school counselor who notified the sex crimes detective of the San Domingo police department.

Considering the young age of the victim, discuss:

  • What special considerations arise when interviewing children who have been sexually abused?
  • How can an interviewer address them?