“I remember most of my family seeing it”: The presence of others during child physical abuse, as conveyed in forensic interviews with Israeli children
Bella Klebanov,
Carmit Katz
Abstract:Child physical abuse is often perceived as a crime perpetrated within the family and out of sight. However, recent studies have indicated the presence of others during incidents of physical abuse. The current study was designed to examine the experiences and perceptions of children who were physically abused in their families concerning the presence of others, as conveyed during their forensic interviews. A thematic analysis of 26 forensic interviews was conducted with Israeli children aged 5–13. Three main th… Show more
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