Dear Chris and members of [log in to unmask],
Please note that the material cited below was never included on the
(official) SAI Bulletin.  The SAI bulletin is entirely different to this
[log in to unmask] forum.  This list was not started by the
Sociological Association of Ireland, even though members seem to receive
all these e mails....
Kind regards,
Linda Connolly
Editor
SAI Bulletin

>Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2000 09:36:17 +0100
>From: Chris Palme <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: child abuse detection/other
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>I was concerned about a number of ethical issues which are not dealt with
>in your
>recent email. To undertake an interview where the child is unaware of the
>implications of their answers because this has been concealed from them by the
>interviewer seems, on the surface, highly problematic. Given that you
>suggest this
>material can then be used in court proceedings adds to the significance of this
>issue. The notion that this test can be given by anyone opens a whole can
>of worms
>and potentially exposes children to possible emotional abuse by adults who are
>wishing to manipulate them in order to pursue their own "adult agendas".
>It may be that these angles are covered but your email is not re-assuring
>on these
>points. These issues are so serious from an ethical point of view that I am
>concerned about material of this nature appearing on the SAI bulletin.
>Chris Palme
>Senior Lecturer in Social Work
>
>[log in to unmask] wrote:
>
>> Up to now, there have been few, if any, tests for concealed child abuse in
>> families. One main reason is that the child is often fiercely intimidated
>> beforehand never to tell the truth about what happened. I have developed an
>> experimental test I would like the group to have, without charge. This
>> structured questionnaire overcomes fear of retaliation by basing the first
>> half of the test on symptoms of emotional trauma. The premise is that
>> children who are abused will often exhibit such symptoms. Because the child
>> is unaware of the implications of his answers, he is able to respond freely
>> and honestly. For some reason, not yet known, children tend to "open up" and
>> talk freely about factual matters toward the second half and end of the test.
>> This instrument needs reliability and validity studies, and for that reason,
>> would be an excellent project for a graduate dissertation. When the test is
>> validated, it will hold up in court because it is objective, and does not
>> call for an interpretation by the examiner. Such an instrument is very
>> critically needed. For several years, I have been using it in my private
>> practice and recording the responses for possible use in court or for
>> presentation to child protective services. The test can be given by a parent
>> or by anyone. No special training is needed.  Again, this test is available
>> without charge to anyone upon email request.
>>
>> ALSO, FOR UNIVERSITIES, SOCIETIES, INSTITUTIONS ONLY...
>>
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>> universities, foundations, professional groups, etc.  (The following is email
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>> Please send an email if you wish your free review copy to be sent by email
>> attachment for download.
>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>>
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>

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Dr. Linda Connolly
Department of Sociology
UCC (University College Cork)
Cork

Ireland

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