Outcome-based practice: Disclosure rates of child sexual abuse comparing allegation blind and allegation informed structured interviews

Cantlon, Julie; Payne, Gary L.; Erbaugh, Cirstin

doi:10.1016/0145-2134(96)00100-7

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“…Th e authors attributed this fi nding to increased attentiveness and patience on the part of the interviewer in allegation blind interviews, which likely increased rapport between the child and interviewer. In light of these fi ndings and the higher perceived objectivity of allegation blind interviews in the courts (Cantlon et al, 1996), interviews should be allegation blind whenever possible. However, regardless of prior knowledge of the allegations, the interviewer should always take an objective and nonjudgmental stance toward the interview (APSAC, 2002, Bruck & Ceci, 1995, Carnes, 2000, Lanning, 2002and Saywitz et al, 2002.…”

Section: Allegation Blind Interviewsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several techniques have been examined in the literature, some of which appear to be very eff ective at eliciting detailed and accurate disclosures (e.g., Cantlon et al, 1996, Craig et al, 1999, Davies et al, 2000, Hewitt & Arrowood, 1994, Huff man et al, 1999, Saywitz et al, 1992and Wyatt, 1999. Th e focus of this discussion will be on techniques that are commonly used in forensic interviews and those with strong or mixed empirical support.…”

Section: Techniques Used In Forensic Interviewsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Th is information may be useful in orienting the interviewer and clarifying the child's statements. However, prior knowledge of allegations may increase interviewer bias and lead to suggestive and leading questioning (APSAC, 2002, Bruck & Ceci, 1995, Cantlon et al, 1996and Wyatt, 1999. Cantlon et al (1996) compared allegation blind interviews (no information about allegations) to allegation informed interviews (prior information about allegations) across 1535 child sexual abuse cases over a 4-year period.…”

Section: Allegation Blind Interviewsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Forensic interviewing in child sexual abuse cases: Current techniques and future directions

Cronch

Viljoen

Hansen

2006

Aggression and Violent Behavior

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In child sexual abuse cases, skillful forensic interviews are important to ensure the protection of innocent individuals and the conviction of perpetrators. Studies have examined several factors that infl uence disclosure during interviews, including both interviewer and child characteristics. Numerous interviewing techniques have received attention in the literature, including allegation blind interviews, open-ended questioning, cognitive interviewing, the Touch Survey, truth-lie discussions, and anatomical dolls. Recent studies have examined new directions in forensic interviewing, such as structured interview protocols and the extended forensic evaluation model. In addition, the child advocacy center model has been established as a strategy to prevent repeated interviewing. Child Advocacy Centers provide a safe, child-friendly atmosphere for children and families to receive services. Limitations of the research are discussed and empirically based recommendations for interviewers are provided.

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Section: Allegation Blind Interviewsmentioning

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Section: Techniques Used In Forensic Interviewsmentioning

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Section: Allegation Blind Interviewsmentioning

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Forensic interviewing in child sexual abuse cases: Current techniques and future directions

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Viljoen

Hansen

2006

Aggression and Violent Behavior

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“…However, the interview techniques employed in some studies have been questioned. Estimates drawn from studies employing more stringent sampling methods and validated abuse indicate that anywhere from 43% to 47% of children disclose sexual abuse during the first interview (Pipe, Lamb, Orbach, Sternberg, Stewart, & Esplin, 2007; Carnes et al, 2001; Stroud et al, 2000; DeVoe & Faller, 1999; Wood et al, 1996; Gries et al, 1996; Cantlon et al, 1996; Lawson & Chaffin, 1992, DiPietro & Runyan, 1998). …”

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Multiple Forensic Interviews During Investigations of Child Sexual Abuse: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Block

Foster

Pierce

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Applied Developmental Science

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In cases of suspected child sexual abuse (CSA) some professionals routinely recommend multiple interviews by the same interviewer because any additional details provided might improve decision-making and increase perpetrator convictions. We analyzed alternative policies about child interviewing to estimate the probability that a policy of all children receiving multiple interviews will increase criminal convictions and better protect children. Using decision analysis, we prepared a decision tree reflecting the structure through which a case of possible CSA passes through the health care, welfare, and legal systems with an estimated probability of conviction of the offender. We reviewed the CSA disclosure, criminal justice, and child welfare literature to obtain estimates for the median and range of rates for the steps of disclosure, substantiation, criminal charges, and conviction. Using the R statistical package, our decision analysis model was populated using literature-based estimates. Once the model was populated, we simulated the experiences of 1,000 cases at 250 sets of plausible parameter values representing different hypothetical communities. Multiple interviews increase the likelihood that an offender will be convicted by 6.1% in the average community. Simulations indicate that a policy in which all children seen for a CSA medical evaluation receive multiple interviews would cost an additional $100,000 for each additional conviction. We estimate that approximately 17 additional children would need to be interviewed on more than one occasion to yield one additional conviction. A policy of multiple interviews has implications for the children, for the costs of care, for protecting other children, and for the risk of false prosecution.

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“…Only one study has directly investigated the effects of pre-interview information in a field setting (Cantlon, Payne, & Erbaugh, 1996) by comparing the effectiveness of allegation-blind versus non-blind interview techniques on alleged child abuse victims' disclosure rates. Real-world interviewers either did or did not have any pre-interview information before interviewing a child witness.…”

Section: Previous Research On Blind Interviewingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Confirmation bias in witness interviewing: Can interviewers ignore their preconceptions?

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Outcome-based practice: Disclosure rates of child sexual abuse comparing allegation blind and allegation informed structured interviews

Cited by 33 publications

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Forensic interviewing in child sexual abuse cases: Current techniques and future directions

Forensic interviewing in child sexual abuse cases: Current techniques and future directions

Multiple Forensic Interviews During Investigations of Child Sexual Abuse: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Confirmation bias in witness interviewing: Can interviewers ignore their preconceptions?

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