Children's Eyewitness-Memory Research: Implications for Practice

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Abstract
The authors review the empirical literature relating to child-witness testimony and draw implications for professionals who conduct investigatory interviews with preadolescent children about alleged offenses. Issues related to the quality of communication between the child and interviewer, the interview setting, and specific interviewing techniques are addressed. Practical recommendations are offered regarding the techniques likely to maximize the accuracy and completeness of children's recall of events.