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Step By Step: Preparing for Court -- A Guide for Parents of Sexually Assaulted Children

NCJ Number
121853
Author(s)
C J Williams-Uchwat
Date Published
1988
Length
36 pages
Annotation
This guide provides the parents of sexually-assaulted children and adolescents with a step-by-step description of what happens during a criminal prosecution for child sexual abuse.
Abstract
The child's rights are discussed, along with recognition of the shock and anger experienced by parents when they discover that their child has been sexually-abused. Various steps in the criminal prosecution of the sexual offender are detailed, and criminal sexual assault laws are discussed. Investigation methods are detailed, along with the specifics of trial verdicts and sentencing. The child's and the family's roles during various proceedings are discussed. Civil lawsuits for compensation for sexual abuse are also discussed. The tone of the document is supportive and straightforward, with emphasis on imparting information.