Abstract
Wrongful allegations of sexual and child abuse is the only contemporary commentary in criminological literature addressing the controversial issue of wrongful allegations of abuse and victims of untrue allegations. It delivers expertise across various disciplines to understand the context, causes and outcomes of wrongful allegations of abuse. It charts the approximate life-course of a false allegation, examining the extent and harm of false abuse allegations through to the role and impact of the criminal justice system when handling such cases.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Wrongful allegations of sexual and child abuse |
Editors | Ros Burnett |
Place of Publication | Oxford, UK. |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 143-154 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-0198723301 |
Publication status | Published - 6 Oct 2016 |