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Witness credibility in cases of sexual abuse against adults with learning disabilities
- Author:
- DIESFELD Kate
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 1(4), October 1996, pp.35-37.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Whether cases of sexual abuse of people with learning disabilities are prosecuted regularly becomes a question of the alleged victim's credibility. This article briefly considers those factors that contribute to the perception of credibility and provides a summary of recommendations from researchers on how best to combat prejudice.