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Database: PsycARTICLES
[ Journal Article ]
Police interviewing and interrogation of juvenile suspects: A descriptive examination of actual cases.
Cleary, Hayley M. D.
Law and Human Behavior, Vol 38(3), Jun 2014, 271-282. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/lhb0000070

Abstract

  1. Although empirical attention to police interrogation has gained traction in recent years, comparatively few studies have examined interrogation of juvenile suspects, and virtually none have examined actual interrogations. Despite a growing literature on youths’ interrogation-related capacities, we still know very little about what actually transpires when police question youth. The present study examines electronically recorded police interviews with juveniles to describe the characteristics, processes, and outcomes that occur in actual juvenile interrogations, including interview duration, individuals present, and confessions. Fifty-seven electronic recordings from 17 police departments were analyzed using observational research software. The median juvenile interrogation lasted 46 min, though the range was extensive (6 min to nearly 5 hr). Youth frequently submitted to questioning without a parent or advocate present, and disruptions to the interview process were common. Interrogation outcomes varied and included full confessions, partially incriminating admissions, and denials of guilt. Results from this study provide context for interrogation research using other methods and suggest that youth may frequently consent to interrogation in the absence of important legal protections. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2014 APA, all rights reserved)

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