Stranger v. Intimate Abuse
Most children report that they are abused by someone with whom they have a relationship or acquaintance. The minority of cases of CSA are committed
Tag: CSA Testimony
Types of Disclosure
Disclosures occur in three ways – accidental, prompted, and purposeful. Accidental disclosure refers to situations in which the victim had no intention of telling, but
Under-Disclosure of Sexual Abuse
Children tend to under-report the extent of their abuse experiences. Research studies comparing children’s reports of abuse with audio or video recordings of their abuse
To Whom Disclosure Made, and Effects of Disclosure
Dr. Dutton explains (2022): Young children typically disclose people they believe will be supportive, usually their primary caretakers. As girls grow older, they may be
Dr. Dutton’s recommended Forensic Interview Techniques
Dr. Dutton’s description of appropriate child interview.
Do molesters molest when others are in the room?
An unfounded belief that Dr. Dutton has promoted over the years.