title: The parent-child interview: use in evaluating child allegations of sexual abuse by the parent.
abstract: The practice of using parent-child interviews to determine whether children have been sexually abused by the parent is called into question. The relevant literature is reviewed, and practical and ethical reasons for eschewing such interviews are discussed. Three case examples in which parent-child interviews were attempted or employed are described and discussed.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, University of Michigan.
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Faller
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Froning
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lipovsky
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000523:psychology*; D002655:Child Custody / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005239:Fear; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007406:Interview, Psychological; D008297:Male; D010287:Parent-Child Relations; D012650:Self Disclosure