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CHILD INTERVIEW STRATEGIES AND SUGGESTIBILITY
In many forensic contexts, it is necessary to interview children. Children can be witnesses to a crime, or they may be direct victims of a crime. They often have critical information related to the legal issue at hand. Sometimes their input is needed in a family court case, such as a custody dispute. In addition, children often are interviewed as a part of child sex abuse evaluations. In both types of cases, it is imperative to obtain accounts from children that are as objective and untainted as possible.
Given their developmental characteristics and limitations, child witnesses present challenges for interviews and evaluations. Children often have difficulty communicating their thoughts and feelings due to the forensic context and limitations in language development. Many children feel intimidated by the interviewer, embarrassed by the subject matter, or even frustrated by their inability to communicate their thoughts. These issues are especially relevant to children’s interviews in response to alleged child sexual abuse. Children might not know the names of different body parts or terminology for sexual relations. They may feel uncomfortable discussing sexual topics, especially with strangers, and they are often scared.
Over the last several decades, many techniques have been developed to enhance the child interview process. The quality of information obtained from such interviews has been improved by reducing stress on the child during the interview. One such technique is the use of anatomically correct dolls to aid in the discussion of alleged sexual acts. This technique, above all others, has generated a great deal of controversy, and it has been the subject of numerous research studies and academic articles.
To prepare for this Assignment:
Review this week’s Learning Resources. Read Faller’s article concerning the use of anatomical dolls during assessments to determine possible child sex abuse. Read the articles by Blandón-Gitlin, I., & Pezdek, K., and Goodman et al. Locate an additional article on child suggestibility and memory by researching electronic databases in Walden’s Library. Watch the media pieces that demonstrate the suggestibility of child memory. Continue to be mindful of cultural factors that could influence assessments.
The Assignment:
Submit a 3– to 4–page paper that addresses the following:
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity. Click the weekly resources link to access the resources.
WEEKLY RESOURCES
BY DAY 7
PSYC_4110_Week_3_Assignment_Rubric
Briefly summarize the article you researched related to child suggestibility and memory. In your own words, discuss the conclusions reached by the authors of the article you selected. Explain the accuracy of child memory and how it is impacted by different interview strategies. Discuss the controversy surrounding the use of anatomically correct dolls in forensic interviewing of children. Take a position on whether such techniques should be used in forensic contexts with supporting rationale. Identify at least one alternative technique to aide in the interviewing of children in forensic contexts.
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Criteria Ratings Pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Summarize the article.... (10 points)
10 pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Discuss the conclusions.... (10 points)
10 pts
10 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
8.5 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
7.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
6 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
10 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
8.5 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
7.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
6 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Explain the accuracy of child memory.... (15 points)
15 pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Discuss the controversy surrounding the use of anatomically correct dolls.... (15 points)
15 pts
15 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
12 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
10.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
9 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
15 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
12 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
10.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
9 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...Take a position on whether such techniques should be used in forensic contexts.... (15 points)
15 pts
Demonstration of Knowledge. Did the student fully respond to each Assignment prompt? Do the responses demonstrate that the student applied and learned the information or skills? Is the answer accurate?...One alternative technique to interviewing children in forensic contexts.... (15 points)
15 pts
15 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
12 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
10.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
9 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
15 pts A Response is complete and accurate; contains sufficient details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
12 pts B Response is complete and mostly accurate; contains some details and/or explanation; includes supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
10.5 pts C Response is somewhat complete and/or is somewhat inaccurate; and/or does not contain sufficient details and/or explanation; includes some supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
9 pts D Response is incomplete or is mostly inaccurate; lacks sufficient details and/or explanation; does not include supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
0 pts F Response is incomplete; answers are inaccurate and/or not explained; no supporting information from the Learning Resources when necessary.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Quality of Writing...(15 points)
15 pts
Information documentation...(5 points)
5 pts
Total Points: 100
15 pts A Writing is clear and organized with few or no errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling (MUGS). There is a preponderance of original writing (i.e., use of own words and proper paraphrasing).
12 pts B Writing is mostly clear and organized with few MUGS errors. Writing is original (i.e., use of own words and proper paraphrasing).
10.5 pts C Writing is somewhat clear and organized with some MUGS errors. Most writing is original (i.e., use of own words and proper paraphrasing).
9 pts D Writing is somewhat unclear and disorganized and/or contains many MUGS errors. There is an overuse of direct quotations and/or ineffective paraphrasing.
0 pts F Writing is unclear and/or disorganized and/or contains many MUGS errors. There is an underuse of original writing and an overuse of directly quoted content.
5 pts A Information from the Learning Resources is properly documented with citation(s) and reference(s) in correct APA style.
3.5 pts B Information from the Learning Resources is partially documented with citation(s) and/or reference(s), and / or does not follow correct APA style.
0 pts C
0 pts D Information from the Learning Resources is not cited or referenced in any way.
0 pts F
