A discursive analysis of police interviews with suspected paedophiles : the implications of 'open' and 'closed' interviewing for admission and denial

This thesis examines the discursive interaction between the police officer and the suspected paedophile in the investigative interview. A review of the literature revealed that paedophiles talk about their offences in terms of conventional relationships, personal bonds and emotions whilst being disc...

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Main Author: Benneworth, Kelly
Published: Loughborough University 2004
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.409331