doi.org/10.1017/S0312897000001600
Article type: Original Research
1 January 1987
Volume 12 Issue 4
doi.org/10.1017/S0312897000001600
Article type: Original Research
1 January 1987
Volume 12 Issue 4
Child Abuse: Appearing in Court
Christopher R. Goddard1
Affiliations
1 Department of Social Work, Clayton, Vic. 3168, Monash University
Contributions
Christopher R. Goddard -
Christopher R. Goddard1
Affiliations
1 Department of Social Work, Clayton, Vic. 3168, Monash University
CITATION: Goddard C.R. (1987). Child Abuse: Appearing in Court. Children Australia, 12(4), 628. doi.org/10.1017/S0312897000001600
Abstract
A broader range of health and welfare workers are now expected to appear in court in child abuse and neglect cases. This article examines some of the reasons for tensions between lawyers and welfare workers. The paper is written to assist workers in preparing for court, and includes guidance on writing reports and dealing with cross-examination.