Preparing Children for Court: A Practitioner's Guide

By Lynn M. Copen

Book Overview

Preparing Children for Court

and its accompanying workbooks will aid social workers, court educators, victim/witness specialists, law enforcement, therapists, and attorneys help children enter the justice system, understand the necessary elements of court rules and structure, and feel confident enough to testify truthfully.

Finding Your Way

This brief-easy-to-understand book explains what happens when a child discloses abuse and how various systems may respond to this disclosure, from investigation through prosecution or juvenile court involvement to therapy.

Getting Ready for Court: Criminal Court Edition

A fun, friendly first step in helping prepare primary-aged children to testify in criminal cases involving abuse.

Getting Ready for court: Civil court Edition

This child-friendly book is a first step in helping prepare primary aged children to testify in civil cases involving abuse.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076192194X
• ISBN13: 9780761921943
• Release Date: August 2000
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"