1st Edition
Effective Child Abuse Investigation for the Multi-Disciplinary Team
Introduction
Investigative Plan
Allegation and Disclosure
Suspect Information
Child Forensic Interview
Medical Evaluation
Multi-disciplinary Response
The Nonoffending Parent as a Witness
Other Witnesses
Crime Scene
Accelerated Timeline for Suspect Contact
Accidental versus Nonaccidental Trauma
Fractures
Sentinel Bruising
Biting
Fall Injuries and Abusive Head Trauma
Assessment
Abusive Head Trauma
Timeline of AHT/SBS
Triggers for Abuse
Crying
Behaviors
Economic Stressors
Common Defenses
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Fractures from Birth
Violent Coughing
Corporal Punishment
Religion and Child Abuse
Protective Custody
Probable Cause
Imminent Danger
Multiple Siblings
Administrative Issues
Investigative Bias
Female Sex Offenders
Media Bias
Investigative and Judicial Bias
Older Victims
Investigative Considerations
Multi-disciplinary Teams
Best Practices
Child Advocacy Centers
Case Review
Outside Agency Investigations
Information Sharing
Trial Testimony
Investigative Process
Professional Background
Presentation
Debrief
Child Development
Sexual Development
Sexual Play
Physical Development
Terminology
Head
Fractures
Medical Terms
Plausible versus Actual
References
Appendix A: Question Sets
Medical Questions
Caretaker Questions
Appendix B: Pediatric Abuse Investigation Checklist
for First Responders
Appendix C: Investigative Timeline Checklist
Index
Biography
Bradley Richard Graham
