Delayed allegations of sexual abuse, complainant credibility and juror verdict
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01/01/2010
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This study investigated laypersons' perceptions of memory evidence in a mock childhood sexual abuse trial. Results indicated that delay, memory type (continuous vs. recovered) and the nature of the alleged sexual assault (penetrative vs. fondling) influenced both how witnesses were perceived and the outcome of the trial. |
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eng |
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Deakin University, Faculty of Health, School of Psychology |
Palavras-Chave | #Sentences (Criminal procedure) - Decision making #Trials (Sex crimes) #Recovered memory #Substance abuse - Psychological aspects #Substance abuse - Treatment |
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