Abstract
This chapter reviews current understanding of children's abilities to recall and recount instances of abusive experiences, particularly in forensic interviews. It is argued that although the quality of children's testimony is influenced by a number of factors pertaining to the children themselves and the events they have experienced, the ways in which interviewers attempt to elicit information are critical. Even quite young children are able to provide reliable testimony about abusive experiences when questioned appropriately. However, children may need help retrieving, structuring, and reporting their experiences in an elaborative manner, and there are a number of constructive approaches to interviewing that provide the appropriate support without degrading the quality of children's accounts. Guidelines for doing so are elaborated.