Children’s Eyewitness Testimony Can Be Crucial, And This Protocol Helps Investigators Gather The Most Accurate Information As Possible

In turn, investigators can work to lower false identification rates by adding an additional, unknown photo to the lineup. More specifically, one that simply shows a black silhouette with a question mark.

This way, if a child witness is unsure but feels inclined to pick out a photo, they have an appropriate option that will not falsely implicate a wrong suspect.

Helping Children Tell Their Stories

While young children may not be able to vocalize their experiences as eloquently as adults, any potentially experienced trauma can severely impact their mental well-being and development. Plus, in many cases, that trauma may continue until their experiences are heard by authorities.

In turn, it is essential that investigators provide a safe and effective environment for children witnesses to open up about their experiences. And understanding the range of factors that impact memory and implementing a nuanced line of questioning is the first step.

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