Back to the future: A comment on the use of anatomical dolls in forensic interviews

J J Dickinson; Debra Ann Poole

Back to the future: A comment on the use of anatomical dolls in forensic interviews

J J Dickinson, Debra Ann Poole

Psychology

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Abstract

Many researchers and interviewers have become disenchanted with the practice of using anatomically detailed (AD) dolls during forensic investigations, yet there is still support for doll-assisted interviews. This comment discusses five major concerns about AD dolls, involving child-related and interviewer-related factors. The research findings suggest that individuals who advocate for AD dolls bear the burden of proving that dolls are the best alternative for eliciting information about personally-experienced events from children.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	63-74
Journal	Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice
Volume	5
State	Published - 2005

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Back to the future: A comment on the use of anatomical dolls in forensic interviews

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