Young complainant witnesses in New Zealand : (Record no. 6772)

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Original cataloging agency AFVC
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Personal name Randell, Isabel
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Title Young complainant witnesses in New Zealand :
Statement of responsibility, etc Isabel Randell
Remainder of title experiences and innovations
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Title proper/short title A thesis submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, The University of Auckland
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Date of publication, distribution, etc 2017
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Extent electronic document (173 pages) ; PDF file
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General note PhD Thesis, University of Auckland
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Summary, etc Most young witnesses in New Zealand are complainants in trials for offences of a sexual nature. For effective provision of justice it is important that young witnesses are involved in criminal trials, yet participation may be detrimental to their wellbeing and presents challenges for gaining their full and accurate evidence. This research included two related projects: one aimed to better understand the experiences of young complainant witnesses and their families, and the other evaluated recent innovations with regard to trials involving young witnesses at the Whangarei District Court. Both studies were qualitative in nature and used thematic analysis to analyse data. Study One involved interviews with four young complainant witnesses and ten parents of young complainant witnesses. Nine themes were identified: pre-trial delay makes everything worse; uncertainty is difficult and being prepared is important; cross-examination is stressful; having a voice is a positive aspect of the trial; the possibility of seeing the defendant is stressful; for parents, putting on a brave face and being a supporter is challenging; young witnesses feel exposed by the court process and family members feel exposed to details of the offending; support is critical; and families place importance on the verdict and sentencing. The focus of Study Two was the Whangarei Young Witness Pilot Protocol which was implemented by judges in the Whangarei region in late 2014 with aims of decreasing the negative impact of the court process for young witnesses and enhancing the quality of evidence that they provide. Individual and group interviews were conducted with 29 practitioners involved in court trials with young complainant witnesses including judges, lawyers, police, victim advisors and court support staff. The majority of participants believed that the protocol had valid intentions and was beneficial for young witness wellbeing and evidence. Resistance to the protocol was largely from defence lawyers who expressed concern that cross-examination would be restricted. Participants expressed a need for flexibility, clarity, and education concerning the protocol in order for it to function more effectively. All participants identified a need to address pre-trial delay, consistent with the concerns of young witnesses and their parents. The findings indicate that there is positive shift towards better protection of young witnesses in New Zealand, but that there is still much to be done. (Author's abstract). Record #6772
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element CHILDREN
9 (RLIN) 127
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element CAREGIVERS
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element COURTS
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element EVIDENCE
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element LAW REFORM
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element PARENTS
9 (RLIN) 430
650 #4 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element SEXUAL VIOLENCE
9 (RLIN) 531
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element SUPPORT SERVICES
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element THESES
9 (RLIN) 606
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element VICTIMS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE
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Topical term or geographic name as entry element YOUNG PEOPLE
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651 #4 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--GEOGRAPHIC NAME
Geographic name NEW ZEALAND
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Geographic name WHANGĀREI
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Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="http://hdl.handle.net/2292/34764">http://hdl.handle.net/2292/34764</a>
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Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="https://www.lawfoundation.org.nz/?p=11181">https://www.lawfoundation.org.nz/?p=11181</a>
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