Purpose. In police interviews children may be asked the same question many times. We investigated how number of repetitions and interval between those affected accuracy consistency children's responses. Methods. 156 aged 4–9 years watched a staged event were interviewed individually 1 week later. Children eight open‐ended questions, which each repeated further four times (making total forty questions). Half these questions could answered from information in event, half unanswerable (so...

Across two experimental studies, we explored whether exposure to intergroup conspiracy theories can increase violent reactions towards targeted groups. We also examined how ideological attitudes may moderate the effect. In Study 1 ( N = 160, preregistered), found that immigrant (vs. control) increased willingness use violence for those who reported higher social dominance orientation (SDO) and right-wing authoritarianism (RWA). 2 211, preregistered) sought extend these results by focusing on...

Abstract Gestures embody concepts in the form of universal representations. Researchers have highlighted that social communication often embodies nonverbal behavior. A forensic interviewer’s behavior, such as gesturing during an interview, could communicate misleading information and may cause inaccuracies interviewees’ testimonies. The current study was conducted Switzerland included 108 child participants, three age groups (a younger sample aged 6–9 years, n = 32) middle 10–11 40) older...

Following the Government's commitment to improve protection for child witnesses in Criminal Justice Act 1991, interviewing protocols have been developed provide guidance on effective interviewing. Additionally, Youth and Evidence 1999 intermediary special measure was provided order facilitate communication between ‘interviewers’ during entire legal process. This article presents findings from a study that aimed establish whether, over decade later, there is accordance intermediaries lawyers...

Forensic interviewing protocols caution against question repetition, because it is believed that repetition may encourage detrimental changes in the accuracy of children’s responses. Transcripts 95 police interviews, with children aged between 4 and 11 years, who had made allegations abuse, were examined for instances repetition. Repetitions coded their position interview, number, style, intent consequence Question was involved 25% all questions asked led to 75% These findings have major...

Abstract This research provided an analysis of whether the presentation a rapport stage to ‘jury’ members would influence their assessment quality and veracity subsequent testimony elicited. Three hundred twenty-three participants aged between 18 78 years took part. Participants read mock transcript investigative interview then completed questionnaire with questions designed test child, interview, likely case progression. The was manipulated so that were either presented in full, or merely...

Following the implementation of Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 for England Wales, Registered Intermediaries have been available to assist child witness communication in legal proceedings since 2004. are given training fulfil this role. However, their assessments practices conducted independently. This study examined Intermediaries’ perceptions experiences independent practice, impact had on quality process terms evidential quality, engagement. Seventeen experienced currently...

This study examined what effect different forms of question repetition had on children's accuracy and consistency in interviews. One hundred sixty children aged 4–5, 6–7 8–9 were interviewed about an event they witnessed a week earlier. Each child was asked initial 16 questions; subsequently each repeated twice format. Half the questions answerable from information presented half unanswerable. Four used: verbatim, gist, specific as closed one one. Response improved with age, but both...

There are specific guidelines for forensic interviews with children [for example, Crown Prosecution Service. (2011). Achieving best evidence in criminal proceedings: Guidance on interviewing victims and witnesses, guidance using special measures. London: Service]. Such include a set of “ground rules” – these procedures that should be followed at the start an interview to explain nature child ensure is obtained legally appropriate way. The also used as way demonstrate how well understands...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to understand what motivates members the public volunteer within Special Constabulary and seek their experiences when engaging in role. There little qualitative research examining volunteers yet such literature pivotal supporting positive future engagement a valuable resource. Design/methodology/approach Six currently serving Constables (SC) were interviewed about semi-structured interviews transcribed analysed qualitatively through thematic analysis....

Attrition in child abuse cases is of continuing concern. International research has produced evidence to suggest that the form and quality available many insufficient allow progression through judicial system. Recent revelations have led an increase public professional awareness prevalence sexual abuse, how this managed by legal social care systems. The aim was explore opinions ex-Police Officers who had direct experience relating management about factors affecting case progression. Seven...

This study examined what effect different forms of question repetition had on children's accuracy and consistency in interviews. One hundred sixty children aged 4–5, 6–7 8–9 were interviewed about an event they witnessed a week earlier. Each child was asked initial 16 questions; subsequently each repeated twice format. Half the questions answerable from information presented half unanswerable. Four used: verbatim, gist, specific as closed one one. Response improved with age, but both...