Children As Witnesses

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" Children as Witnesses

Introduction
The viewpoint toward children as witnesses in court has undergone several changes during this century. In the early part of the century, and until quite recently, children were considered to be basically unreliable, having tendencies to lie and make up stories. They were believed to be incapable of differentiating right from wrong in some instances.

However, during the past two decades, with increased attention to child abuse and prosecution of offenders, children have increasingly been called upon to serve as witnesses in courtroom situations. There was a shift in perception toward viewing children as reliable witnesses, particularly in regard.."

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