Child abuse investigation field guide

Front Cover
 Child Abuse Investigation FieldGuide
 Copyright
 Contents
 Foreword
 Preface
 DuPre\'s Acknowledgment
 Jerri Sites\' Acknowledgments
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Introduction
 Investigative Best Practices and the Purpose of This Guide
 Background and Statistics
 Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
 Confidentiality and Protection from Liability
 Immunity for Making Reports
 Penalties for Failure to Report
 The Benefits of an MDT Approach
 Expectations of the Criminal Justice Process
 The Law Enforcement Role
 The CPS Role
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Dynamics of Victimization
 Intra-Familial Abuse
 Poly-Victimization Domestic ViolenceChildren with Disabilities
 Cultural Considerations
 Sensitivity in Response
 References
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Types of Child Abuse
 What is Child Abuse and Neglect?
 Physical Abuse
 Corporal Punishment: Spanking
 Signs of Physical Abuse (Visible Findings)1
 Symptoms of Physical Abuse (Feelings or Actions)
 Emotional or Mental Abuse
 Warning Signs of Emotional Abuse2
 Abandonment Laws: Daniel\'s Law and Baby Moses Laws
 Infant Safe Haven Laws
 Who May Leave a Baby at a Safe Haven?
 Consequences of Relinquishment
 Contributing to Delinquency of a Minor or Aiding in the Delinquency of a Minor Substantial Risk of Abuse or Neglect of a MinorChild Neglect
 Signs of Neglect
 Failure to Thrive
 Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation
 Sexual Abuse/Exploitation
 Signs of Sexual Abuse
 Symptoms
 Treatment
 Myths Uncovered
 Investigating Sexual Assaults: Medical Issues
 Common Mistakes Investigators Make
 Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assaults
 Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking
 Child Pornography and Internet Crimes
 Human Trafficking Organizations are Businesses
 Trafficking versus Smuggling
 Dynamics of Trafficking Victims
 How Do Traffickers Control Victims?
 Child Sex Tourism Human Trafficking InvestigationsReferences
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Investigation and Evidence Collection
 The Multidisciplinary Team Approach and Child Advocacy Center Model
 First Responders
 Investigative Interviews
 Types of Investigative Interviews
 Witness Interview Considerations
 Status (Emotions and Attitudes)
 Personal Data
 Emotional State
 Attitude
 Interviewer Considerations
 Communication Skills of Interviewee
 Communication Skills of Interviewer
 Interview Environment
 Interviewer\'s Behavior
 Types of Questions (Funnel Approach)
 Interview Timing
 Case Background Information
 Resources DocumentationNotes
 Taking Statements
 Order of Progression (Initial Interview)
 Types of Witnesses
 Reporter
 Outcry Witness
 Non-Offending Caregiver
 Eyewitness
 Corroborative Witnesses
 Child Victim/Witness/Sibling Interviews
 Initiating Disclosure
 Funnel Approach
 Open-Ended Questions
 Additional Questions (Witness Related)
 Suspect Interview
 Detecting Untruthful Behavior
 Verbal Lie Detector
 Interrogating Suspects
 Tips and Reminders for Law Enforcement Investigators
 Perpetrator Characteristics
 Reviewing 911 Emergency Calls
 Checklist of Potential Information Sources