Memory Development and Trauma in Preschool Children: Implications for Forensic Interviewing Professionals - A Review of the Literature

Middleton, Jennifer

doi:10.15406/frcij.2017.04.00100

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“…Investigators of child abuse need to take into account how the initial trauma resulting from the abuse impacts them. The stress from trauma may affect children’s memory development and communication encoding and retrieval skills that are needed to describe the abuse (Hritz et al 2015 ; Middleton 2017 ). Children’s individual dispositions, temperaments and attachment styles have the ability to influence different degrees of stress that is placed on them as well (Hritz et al 2015 ).…”

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“…Supporting the mother after her child initially discloses for example, may be a predictor for memory accuracy. It is suggested how these supportive interventions with the mother could contribute to more credible disclosures for her child (Middleton 2017 ). Supporting the mother (or other primary caregiver), will also enhance their ability to support their child and increase opportunities for healthier outcomes.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Children’s needs during disclosures of abuse

Ettinger

2022

SN Soc Sci

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A Narrative Literature Review was conducted providing a comprehensive overview of children’s barriers to disclose during investigations of child abuse. Patterns in the literature were categorized as themes and include: rapport and relationship with the interviewer, feeling in control and prepared, communication, physical abilities, mental health, environment, family dynamics, culture and individual uniqueness. Using a combination of a critical analyses approach and drawing from personal background experiences and knowledge in working with children during disclosures, the themes are expanded upon as a discussion that explores what children may therapeutically need during their disclosures of abuse within the forensic interview. Some practice implications are incorporated with the intent to generate further thinking about addressing children’s needs during investigations of child abuse. Working with multidisciplinary teams in Child and Youth Advocacy Centres is discussed and may be a resource for understanding children’s needs during disclosures of abuse.

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Section: Findings From the Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Findings From the Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%