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Criminal Justice 2011
Chapter 13:Crimes Against Children: Child Abuseand Child Fatalities
Criminal InvestigationThe Art and the Science
by Michael D. LymanCopyright 2011
13.1 Describe the roles and distinctions between the pedophile and the childmolester.13.2 Understand the problem of child abuse and the investigator’s response to the problem.13.3 Identify various techniques of child molestation investigations.13.4 Discuss the role of the medical profession in cases involving sexualmisconduct with children.13.5 Identify interview techniques for child victims of sexual misconduct.13.6 Understand problems associated with placing children on the witness stand in criminal trials.
CHAPTER SUMMARY
Describe the roles and distinctions between the pedophile and the childmolester.
Learning ObjectivesAfter this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcome
13.1
Pedophilia - sexualattraction to children.
Child molester or child rapist.
The Pedophile and the ChildMolester.
13.1
Sexual Miscondu
ct
Understand the problem of child abuse and the investigator’s response to the problem.
Learning ObjectivesAfter this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcome
13.2
Crimes Against Children 13.2
The Three Types of Crime
Physical abuse
Sexual crimesNeglect
Crimes Against Children 13.2
Child Abuse Victimization Rates by Age
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Crimes Against Children 13.2
Child Abuse Victimization Rates by Race
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Crimes Against Children 13.2
896,000 children were the victims neglect or abuse
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Crimes Against Children 13.240% of child victims were maltreated solely by their
mothers19% of child victims were maltreated solely by their fathers
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Crimes Against Children 13.2
In 2002, 1400 children died due to abuse or neglect
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Add picture of child Coffin
Crimes Against Children Investigations13.2
Investigatoror
Patrol Collect Evidence
Interview Victim
Interview Witness(es)
Crimes Against Children Investigations13.2
Follow-up Investigatio
nObtain medical records/opinions
Coordinate with social services and prosecutor
Interview suspect(s)
Identify various techniques of child molestation investigations.
Learning ObjectivesAfter this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcome
13.3
The Investigative Techniques 13.3
Using anatomically correct dolls
Recording interviews
Picture drawing interviews – creates a great court exhibit!
Finding other victims to cooberate victim
Discuss the role of the medical profession in cases involving sexualmisconduct with children.
Learning ObjectivesAfter this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcome
13.4
the Role of the Medical Profession13.4
Obtain a detailed report for evidence
Determine medically, if sexual activity has taken place (hymen in tact?)
Gather DNA and other forensic evidence (such as semen or pubic hair)
Search for any non-accidental injuries
Identify interview techniques for child victims of sexual misconduct.
Learning ObjectivesAfter this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcome
13.5
Interviewing Children 13.5
Must be non-leading and non-suggestive
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Interviewing Children 13.5
Forensic Interviews
Body language must remain neutral
Alternative explanation for a child’s statements explored
Document the interview for court scrutiny
Understand problems associated with placing children on the witness stand in criminal trials.
Learning ObjectivesAfter this lecture, you should be able to complete the following Learning Outcome
13.6
Children as Witnesses 13.6
Statements can be challenged in court
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Possesses the capacity to observe the events, recollect andcommunicate them
Understands questions and can answer intelligently with anunderstanding of the duty to speak the truth
Children as Witnesses 10.7
Factors
Age, intelligence, andsense of moral and legal responsibility.
13.1 Describe the roles and distinctions between the pedophile and the childmolester.13.2 Understand the problem of child abuse and the investigator’s response to the problem.13.3 Identify various techniques of child molestation investigations.13.4 Discuss the role of the medical profession in cases involving sexualmisconduct with children.13.5 Identify interview techniques for child victims of sexual misconduct.13.6 Understand problems associated with placing children on the witness stand in criminal trials.
CHAPTER REVIEW