Intermediaries in the Criminal Justice System: Improving Communication for Vulnerable Witnesses and Defendants

by Richard Woolfson and Joyce Plotnikoff

Intermediaries are independent communication specialists who assist children and vulnerable adults who are involved with the criminal justice system--for example, during police interviews or at trial. This is the first book to look in depth at the role of intermediaries and the remarkable success that their increasing involvement with the justice system represents. Built on case studies and interviews, the book offers a comprehensive explanation of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1447326067
• ISBN13: 9781447326069
• Release Date: August 2015
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.4"