TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2022//
TI  - The experiences of young witnesses and caregivers in Aotearoa New Zealand's Sexual Violence Pilot Courts
JO  - Psychiatry, psychology and law
A1  - Randell, Isabel
A1  - Seymour, Fred
A1  - McCann, Clare
A1  - Blackwell, Suzanne
SP  - 134
EP  - 153
VL  - 29
IS  - 1
N2  - New Zealand's Sexual Violence Courts Pilot was established in late 2016, intended in part, to reduce the stress experienced by complainants. Young witnesses who testified in the specialist courts and their caregivers were interviewed about their experiences of court involvement. Interview transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis and the following themes were identified: The period between reporting an alleged offence and the trial is far too long and stressful; moving forward with life is difficult until the trial has concluded; cross-examination is distressing; feeling comfortable and supported when at court is important; safety and distance from the defendant when at court is important; separation of young witnesses from their caregivers at court is difficult; information is lacking throughout the process; and parenting young witnesses through the court process is challenging. Young witnesses typically experienced court involvement as very stressful and distressing, and further innovation within the courts is therefore needed.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1321-8719
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13218719.2021.1904449
ID  - ref1
ER  -