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Morison, Susan; Greene, Edith – Child Abuse and Neglect: The International Journal, 1992
Jurors and experts completed a questionnaire designed to reveal their understanding of child sexual abuse. Results indicated that experts demonstrated strong consensus on 29 of 40 items and that, relative to experts, jurors had limited knowledge of these issues. Findings support the use of expert testimony in select cases of child sexual abuse.…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Court Litigation, Juries, Knowledge Level
