(1) Child may have developed a relationship with the
offender (2) offender may be someone related or close
to the child (3) child may not remember due to stress (4)
child may have been coached/threatnened
Problems Police May Encounter
(1) Child may be scared to speak (2) credibility (3) memory loss
Best Practices to Use as an Investigator
(1) provide a child friendly environment so that they are comfortable (2) assure the child
you are there with them and not against them (3) make them feel safe (4) ensure the
question are child-friendly and understandable (5) ensure to not say too much during
questioning that can lead to accidentally coercing them