Karen Davis had a quandary when it came to her forensic psychology course. Davis, associate professor in SUNY Cortland’s Psychology Department, wanted her students to get hands-on experience with ...

Maintaining objectivity when asking a child about the simplest detail in an investigation about a crime they witnessed or if they were victimized can become contaminated by one question if not done ...

PHOENIX - An aunt charged with 12 counts of child abuse in Arizona had her second court appearance on Monday. Police say 33-year-old Sarah Canez used a stun gun, firearm and zip ties on the children ...

During any interview process, especially in a forensic setting, there are basically four opportunities, per question, to assess if the person is hiding something, troubled by a question, lying, or has ...

Experts say when a child experiences one kind of abuse, they’re often also experiencing other abuse as well. But it can often be difficult for children to talk about those experiences. That’s why ...

A York County judge overstepped her authority last year when she placed restrictions on how law enforcement could investigate an allegation of child abuse, a Pennsylvania appeals court has ruled. In a ...

One in 10 children will be sexually abused by their 18th birthday Interviews let children tell their stories 'Physically, kids heal quickly. Emotionally, it may take longer.' Child Advocacy Center ...