Why is important to take into account about symptomatology that can be developed by minors victims as following of sexual […]
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Children disclosing abuse
Sexual abuse is the most under-reported of all forms of abuse and the most difficult to ‘detect’ (compared to child […]
How memory works – relevant aspects for hearing of children victims of abuses
Knowledge of how the memory works and how the mnezic processes are affected during the traumatic events are aspects that […]
Psychological expertise of child victims of sexual abuse
If a case of sexual abuse of a minor is being investigated, the prosecuting authority may order a psychological examination […]
Sexual behavior in children – between normal and problematic
When we talk about the development of sexual behaviors in children we may face difficulties in defining and identifying appropriate […]
Suggestibility of children – sexual abuse victims
When it comes to the hearing of minors – victims of sexual abuse, where there are no direct witnesses, the […]
How to build rapport with children in the hearing?
Hearing minors who have been victims of sexual abuse or other types of violence is a constant challenge for investigators. […]
Children’s response to traumatic events
-Factors influencing this response- The complexity of trauma in children requires consideration of multiple factors when analysing the individual response […]
Techniques for clarifying details in interviewing a child
During the interview, when the child has difficulty verbally recounting situations or additional details are desired, it may be useful […]
The role of the therapist in working with child victims of abuse
The literature emphasises that the therapist has an important role to play in the psychological rehabilitation of the child following […]