The effect of complainant age on outcomes in the criminal justice system: case tracking from report to conviction
| Contribuinte(s) |
Powell Martine Anglim, Jeromy |
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| Data(s) |
01/01/2015
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| Resumo |
The thesis explored child sexual abuse in the criminal justice system and how victim age predicted case outcomes, including disclosures, charges and convictions. The findings highlighted that adolescent victims may experience unique challenges. Further, the relationships between victim age, case characteristics and evidence are crucial to explaining case outcomes. |
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| Idioma(s) |
eng |
| Publicador |
Deakin Univeristy, Faculty of Health, School of Psychology |
| Relação |
http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30083093/leach-agreement-2015.pdf http://dro.deakin.edu.au/eserv/DU:30083093/leach-effectof-2015A.pdf |
| Direitos |
The Author. All Rights Reserved |
| Palavras-Chave | #child sexual abuse #criminal justice system #victim age #case outcomes |
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Thesis |
