Child victims, child witnesses
Gail S. Goodman, Bette L. Bottoms
Child victims, child witnesses
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Understanding and Improving Testimony
by Gail S. Goodman, Bette L. Bottoms
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how kids tell the truth in big, serious situations? Imagine being asked to remember something really important and explain it clearly, even when it's hard or scary. What secrets do their memories hold, and how can adults help them be heard?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the challenges and research surrounding child witnesses in legal settings, focusing on how children recall and report events, especially in cases of abuse. It addresses cognitive, emotional, and social factors that affect testimony accuracy and discusses techniques used to support children during interviews. Suitable for mature middle-grade readers, it offers insights valuable to professionals and families dealing with sensitive topics.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0898627893
- Pages
- 333
- Publisher
- Guilford Publications
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Nonfiction