Citation

Quinn KM. Behav. Sci. Law 1988; 6(2): 181-199.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/bsl.2370060204

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Sexual abuse, the fastest growing type of abuse complaint, often raises issues concerning the credibility of individual allegations. This paper discusses historical, developmental, and societal factors affecting children's credibility and recommended assessment methods that maximize a child's capacity to relate his or her experience. Clinical factors leading to false allegations are discussed.

Language: en