| Abstrakt: |
A recent study conducted by researchers at Maastricht University in the Netherlands explored the beliefs of international researchers and child protection service workers regarding child sexual abuse disclosure and the validity of statements made by victims. The study found that while there were some points of disagreement among experts, such as the frequency of recantation and denial, there were also areas of agreement, such as the understanding that children often delay disclosure and that false denials can impact the accuracy of statements. The majority of experts agreed that statements made after denial or recantation should be admissible as evidence in court. The researchers suggest that expert witnesses should consider these areas of agreement when providing testimony in child sexual abuse cases. [Extracted from the article] |
