Testimony of the Infant Children

Testimony of the Infant Children
Author: John Graves
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021
Genre:
ISBN: 9781648589836

This true story is about disastrous decisions ordinary people make thinking they are doing good. Dire consequences result when parents separate under especially acrimonious circumstances. The conflicts between northerners and southerners and between the extremely rich and the desperately poor cause complications. Fear, disillusionment and emotional instability threaten the lives of three boys after their father's lamentable action. The human passions of love, anger, treachery and revenge take the story to its ultimate conclusion.

Children's Testimony

Children's Testimony
Author: Michael E. Lamb
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 487
Release: 2011-06-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1119996155

The second edition of Children’s Testimony is a fully up-to-date resource for practitioners and researchers working in forensic contexts and concerned with children's ability to provide reliable testimony about abuse. Written for both practitioners and researchers working in forensic contexts, including investigative interviewers, police officers, lawyers, judges, expert witnesses, and social workers Explores a range of issues involved with children's testimony and their ability to provide reliable testimony about experienced or witnessed events, including abuse Avoids jargon and highly technical language Includes a comprehensive range of contributions from an international group of practitioners and researchers to ensure topicality and relevance

The Fight to Flourish

The Fight to Flourish
Author: Jennie Lusko
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2020-05-05
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0785232338

What if your struggles aren’t a barrier to thriving but an invitation into your most vibrant days? Discover how to live a life of joy and fullness, even in the midst of disappointment and broken dreams. How can you find a way forward when life throws you sucker punches, when you face obstacles that seem to snuff out your faith, when you lose someone precious to you? It is in the sacred space of pain and promise that we can begin to flourish. Even in the midst of disappointment and broken dreams it is possible to grow, be strong, and draw near to God. In The Fight to Flourish, Jennie Lusko draws on her experiences after the loss of her five-year-old daughter, Lenya, to show you that the ingredients for a fresh and thriving life are right in front of you. Jennie's story will help remind you of how much God loves you, even when life feels unbearable. With grit and grace, Jennie will help you: Discover that flourishing is not an impossible destination but a divine revelation of where you are right now Find relief from the weight of overwhelming circumstances by resting in the realization that God is fighting for you Trust that God is growing you in the gap between your expectations and your experience The word flourish is written all over you and your future. Discover the ongoing strength that Jennie has found and learn to reengage in life with renewed strength and confidence.

Perspectives on Children’s Testimony

Perspectives on Children’s Testimony
Author: Stephen J. Ceci
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1461388325

Perspectives on Children's Testimony presents current empirical research on the factors which influence adults' perceptions of the child witness. This volume provides researchers in both the psychological and the criminal justice communities with knowledge about adult beliefs regarding child witnesses, how these beliefs may influence jury verdicts, and the relationship of these perceptions to the credibility and accuracy of children's testimony. A variety of new techniques are employed in assessing adult views of child witnesses. Special features of the volume include: an in-depth treatment of techniques of interviewing child victims of sexual abuse, an examination of children's perceptions and knowledge of the legal system, and critical and theoretical integrations of the original, empirical papers.

Every Child, No Matter How Many, Is Special

Every Child, No Matter How Many, Is Special
Author: Stephen F. Gambescia
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 152
Release: 2016-03-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781530227730

In "Every child, no matter how many, is special.", readers are treated in humorous detail to large-size family dynamics, which any size family will enjoy. Told through the eyes of author Stephen F. Gambescia and his siblings, Every child gives readers a glimpse into their childhood years growing up in a household of sixteen children. From the multiplicity of everyday events (recruiting "volunteers" to help with laundry, coordinating school lunches, food shopping or preparing meals), to the signature family-life events (hosting New Year's Eve parties, terrorizing neighborhood kids with their version of a Halloween haunted house, preparing for Christmas dinner or vacationing at the Jersey shore), Stephen captures the profound blessings of a large family and how managing a larger-than-average family is a testimony to his parents' amazing dedication, wisdom and self-sacrifice. In the words of his mother and her legacy on behalf of fellow parents, "A family is a family whether there is one child or sixteen children. Every child is special."

Child Victims, Child Witnesses

Child Victims, Child Witnesses
Author: Gail S. Goodman
Publisher: Guilford Publications
Total Pages: 333
Release: 1993
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780898627893

This volume presents a collection of chapters by top researchers reporting the new child witness research being conducted today. In these chapters, the authors confront the major societal issues and questions that arise when children must give testimony: Do children have the cognitive capacity to recall accurately and report past events? How can knowledge of children's memory be applied to understanding children's testimony in forensic situations? Do socio-emotional or motivational factors influence the accuracy of children's reports? Are children likely to conceal or fabricate information about past events? Are there special interview techniques that might enhance the likelihood of obtaining accurate information from child witnesses? Can jurors accurately evaluate the testimony of child witnesses? Are jurors biased in ways that might preclude the fair adjudication of trials involving child witnesses? What is the emotional impact on child witnesses of involvement in legal proceedings? This book will be an invaluable reference to anyone concerned with children's testimony legal, mental health, social service, and medical professionals, students of psychology, social policy, or law, as well as practitioners and researchers.

Jeopardy in the Courtroom

Jeopardy in the Courtroom
Author: Stephen J. Ceci
Publisher: Amer Psychological Assn
Total Pages: 336
Release: 1999
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781557986320

The credibility of children's testimony is a highly debated topic in America's courtrooms, universities, and living rooms. Does the ingenuousness of children assure that their testimony will always be truthful? Or are children easily misled by overzealous investigators and therapists into making untrue allegations? Stephen J. Ceci and Maggie Bruck contend that the truth falls somewhere between these extremes. Using case studies ranging from the Salem Witch Hunt to the Little Rascals Day Care case to illustrate their argument, Jeopardy in the Courtroom draws from the vast corpus of scientific research to clarify what is most relevant for evaluating and understanding children's statements made in the legal arena.

The Violin

The Violin
Author: Rachel Shtibel
Publisher: Holocaust Survivor Memoirs Program
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2007
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Established to preserve and share the written memoirs of those who survived the twentieth-century Nazi genocide of the Jews of Europe and who later made their way to Canada. Rachel and Adam meet and fall in love after the war, and set about building a new life together. Half-a-century later, a chance remark inspires Rachel to explore her memories-and discover who she really is. Always at her side, Adam finds himself compelled to break his long self-imposed silence in the only way he can.

Child Eyewitness Testimony in Sexual Abuse Investigations

Child Eyewitness Testimony in Sexual Abuse Investigations
Author: Bruce E. Mapes
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 162
Release: 1995
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780471161974

This book is written for professionals to whom a child may disclose allegations of sexual abuse or who may be responsible for the investigation of children's allegations. It presents a cross-section of relevant research and practical suggestions to guide the forensic investigation. The first part of the book provides an overview of the forensic process and relevant rules of evidence. The second part of the book defines basic competencies and support systems that the forensic investigator should have. The final chapter identifies research needed to improve our understanding of sexual abuse, to improve the assessment process, and to facilitate more efficacious treatment strategies.

International Perspectives on Child Abuse and Children′s Testimony

International Perspectives on Child Abuse and Children′s Testimony
Author: Bette L. Bottoms
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 321
Release: 1996-06-18
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1452247978

Child witnesses pose unique challenges to the legal system, and courtrooms are daunting and alien to children. Timely and truly international in scope, this volume focuses on the techniques and procedures used to accommodate child witnesses in legal systems in countries around the world and on the research investigating the effectiveness and implications of those techniques. Featuring the work of renowned scholars from the international psycholegal community, International Perspectives on Child Abuse and Children′s Testimony not only provides support for all countries seeking to broaden their approach to child psychology and law but also promotes justice where child protection is virtually unknown. Special emphasis is given to techniques currently in use and under investigation in the United States as well as the U.S. applicability of techniques and procedures used in other countries. At a time when issues surrounding children′s testimony are under close scrutiny, International Perspectives on Child Abuse and Children′s Testimony provides outstanding findings and guidelines for researchers and practitioners in psychology, medicine, criminology/law, social policy, and social work as well as advanced students in these and related fields.