Handbook on Questioning Children: A Linguistic Perspective

Handbook on Questioning Children 3rd Edition, applies linguistics to the critical task of communicating accurately with children in the legal system. Pertains to forensic interviewing, testifying, and questioning.

Updated content for the 3rd edition includes:

Updated references

Tips for talking with adolescents and persons with disabilities

New material on children’s basic and truth–lie competency including sample questions for assessing competency

New material on narrative practice, and

New material on instruction children about testifying