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Peer reviewedHaskett, Mary E.; And Others – Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 1995
Child protection professionals were interviewed regarding 175 allegations of abuse. Investigation procedures, factors associated with the decision to substantiate, and degree of confidence in decisions were recorded. Characteristics of the child's disclosure served as the primary basis for substantiation decisions. Case workers were less certain…
Descriptors: Child Abuse, Decision Making, Higher Education, Interviews
