This book, the first to examine the experience of child victims & their families who attempt to seek justice in America's courts, offers practical reforms that would bring greater sensitivity & justice to the legal process. Reviewing American legal history & the equivocal treatment of children & sex crimes, Dziech & Schudson explain how current courtroom procedures often fail to acknowledge a child's abilities & needs, & how child witnesses are often re-victimized by the legal system that is supposed to help them. They argue that there is no justification for subjecting abused children to a second round of trauma -- in court. This important book recommends sweeping changes to assure justice for children, their families, & those accused of harming them.
By:
Billie Wright Dziech, Charles Shudson Imprint: Beacon Press Country of Publication: United States Edition: 2nd ed. Dimensions:
Height: 227mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 397g ISBN:9780807004159 ISBN 10: 0807004154 Pages: 251 Publication Date:01 September 2018 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
