Why would a child invent a memory of something that never happened? How reliable can a memory be when it is recalled years after the event? Child Forensic Psychology tackles the controversial questions that lie between forensic and developmental psychology.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eBy examining the issues that surround children's status as eyewitnesses and victims, the book relates current theory to real-life examples drawn from criminal and family courts. Breaking down the ways in which psychologists deal with these difficult issues, the book will be a vital resource for students and practitioners alike.u003cbru003eu003cbru003eKey features of Child Forensic Psychology:u003cbru003e* Topical case studies, taken from the UK and around the worldu003cbru003e* Coverage of the very latest theories and researchu003cbru003e* Unique chapter investigating the psychology of missing and abducted childrenu003cbru003eu003cbru003eWritten by a collection of leading researchers and practitioners, Child Forensic Psychology is an indispensable guide that shines a light on the psychology of children in the courtroom.