A new study from the University of Gothenburg, show that aspiring lawyers assess child complainants as more credible and truthful if they communicate their statement in an emotional manner. Thus, there is a risk that children that behave in a neutral manner may be perceived as less credible in court. In an experimental legal psychology study, two young actors (one girl and … [Read more...] about Emotional Children’s testimonies are judged as more Credible
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The most important thing to know about Bullies
With bullies, a timely response is more important than a perfect response. Mary's story, below, is testament to that. Before we get to her story, let's define terms. Lots of aggressive behavior gets lumped under the heading of “bullying” these days, but I see it as systematic aggression for fun and profit at the expense of others. People can be rude or hostile without being … [Read more...] about The most important thing to know about Bullies
National Missing Children’s Day 2014: Have You Seen These Kids?
FBI website - Kidnappings & Missing Persons … [Read more...] about National Missing Children’s Day 2014: Have You Seen These Kids?
