Child Forensic Psychology

"Using contemporary examples to illustrate the key concepts and concerns of children's ability to give accurate and reliable testimony, Holliday and Marche underscore the importance of understanding this complex issue. Drawing upon specially selected, leading experts, this book covers a uniquely wide range of perspectives making it a must for both students, and for the specialist researcher." - Dr Charlotte Coleman, Forensic and Investigative Psychology Research Group, Sheffield Hallam University, UK "This book extensively covers many child forensic psychology issues, particularly relating to memory and eyewitness testimony, written by an impressive collection of authors. I enjoyed reading it!" - Penny Haney, Ph.D., Boston College, USA. "This book gathers together international contributions from key players in the field of the psychology of young persons. Collectively the chapters provide a state of the art portrayal of scientific knowledge of current issues in child psychology." - Dr Julian Boon, University of Leicester, UK

Using real-life criminal cases to illustrate theory and practices, this is important reading for those seeking to understand children as witnesses and as victims in forensic psychology. Ideal for students and practitioners of both developmental and forensic psychology, it offers fascinating insight into the mysteries of child forensic psychology.Why would a child invent a memory of something that never happened? How reliable can a memory be when it is recalled years after the event? Child Forensic Psychology tackles the controversial questions that lie between forensic and developmental psychology. By examining the issues that surround children's status as eyewitnesses and victims, the book relates current theory to real-life examples drawn from criminal and family courts. Breaking down the ways in which psychologists deal with these difficult issues, the book will be a vital resource for students and practitioners alike. Key features of Child Forensic Psychology: - Topical case studies, taken from the UK and around the world - Coverage of the very latest theories and research - Unique chapter investigating the psychology of missing and abducted children Written by a collection of leading researchers and practitioners, Child Forensic Psychology is an indispensable guide that shines a light on the psychology of children in the courtroom.