NCJ Number
88911
Journal
Victimology Volume: 6 Issue: 1-4 Dated: (1981) Pages: 234-248
Date Published
1983
Length
15 pages
Annotation
This paper discusses procedures encountered by child victims of domestic violence who appear in criminal court proceedings in the United States and finds that these children suffer short-term stress and possible long-term trauma.
Abstract
It considers long- and short-term stress factors and identifies information gaps. Suggestions for court reform are offered which can provide a less psychologically stressful situation for the child victim without interfering with the defendant's constitutional rights. Eleven references are included. (Author abstract modified)