Vulnerable Adult and Child Witnesses

ISBN-13: 9780199214105 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 300 str.

Steve Tilney; Kevin Smith

Opis

This book is designed to be an invaluable, practical source of help to all those working in the complex area of vulnerable witnesses. It is structured to follow the chronology of an investigation from the first steps of identifying a vulnerable witness through to trial and includes helpful case studies with examples outlining potential pitfalls during the investigation and possible solutions. It covers key topics such as identifying vulnerable witnesses, protection of vulnerable witnesses throughout the criminal justice process, pre-interview contact, assessing competence, multi-agency working, interviewing and pre-trial preparation.

O autorze

Kevin Smith is an experienced police officer, trainer and interview advisor. He has contributed to a number of ACPO Manuals and is author of the ACPO Guidance on Vulnerable and Significant Witnesses. He is also a member of the ACPO Steering Group for Investigative Interviewing. Steve Tilney is an experienced police officer, trainer and interview advisor. He is co-author of the current MPS training manuals for interviewing witnesses and victims. He has also authored a number of television programmes and reviews for Community Care magazine.