Author : Paul Stern
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780761900139
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (1 download)
Book Synopsis Preparing and Presenting Expert Testimony in Child Abuse Litigation by : Paul Stern
Download or read book Preparing and Presenting Expert Testimony in Child Abuse Litigation written by Paul Stern and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1997-01-16 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The testimony of expert witnesses to inform courtroom decisions is critical if intelligent and just verdicts are to be reached. Few judges, jurors or lay witnesses possess the necessary knowledge to adequately understand the complexities of human behaviour as they relate to acts of interpersonal violence. While lay witnesses can testify to actual incidents or observations, it is the expert witness who can provide forensic significance to such evidence. This volume clearly defines the need for and role of expert witnesses in litigation. The author demystifies the process, and provides practical guidance on preparing and presenting expert testimony. In so doing, he will assist courts to more accurately assess and weigh eviden