TY - JOUR
T1 - Obtaining best evidence from the autistic interviewee
T2 - Police-reported challenges, legal requirements and psychological research-based recommendations
AU - Maras, Katie
AU - Susan, Mulcahy
AU - Crane, Laura
AU - Hawken, Tamsyn
AU - Memon, Amina
PY - 2018/6
Y1 - 2018/6
N2 - Autism spectrum disorder presents unique challenges for police officers seeking to obtain best evidence. In this article, we outline some of the characteristics of autism that require special consideration at interview (to best support autistic people), together with findings from a survey of almost 400 UK police officers regarding their experiences and perceptions of challenges they face when interviewing autistic people. We discuss current challenges, what strategies may be helpful and directions for future research and practice.
AB - Autism spectrum disorder presents unique challenges for police officers seeking to obtain best evidence. In this article, we outline some of the characteristics of autism that require special consideration at interview (to best support autistic people), together with findings from a survey of almost 400 UK police officers regarding their experiences and perceptions of challenges they face when interviewing autistic people. We discuss current challenges, what strategies may be helpful and directions for future research and practice.
M3 - Article
VL - 9
SP - 52
EP - 60
JO - Investigative Interviewing: Research and Practice
JF - Investigative Interviewing: Research and Practice
IS - 1
ER -