Concerns and recommendations regarding the training of school administrators in interrogating students
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Bettens, Talley
Normile, Christopher J.
Date Issued
March 31, 2023
Abstract
School administrators who investigate student misconduct are offered training in accusatorial-style interrogation techniques that are frequently used in the U.S. to interview and interrogate adult criminal suspects. We review research showing the use of such accusatorial techniques to be problematic, especially with juveniles, as its coercive nature can lead an innocent individual to falsely confess. Highlighting research on adolescents’ cognitive and social immaturities, we specifically discuss the unique challenges present when questioning adolescents in a school setting, including difficulties in detecting deceit and lack of Miranda requirements. We conclude with recommendations for future research on developmentally appropriate training for questioning students and suggest school administrators and School Resource Officers seek alternative trainings.
Journal
Psychology, Crime & Law
Department
Psychology
Citation
Talley Bettens & Christopher J. Normile (2023) Concerns and recommendations regarding the training of school administrators in interrogating students, Psychology, Crime & Law, DOI: 10.1080/1068316X.2023.2196424
Publisher
Routledge Journals, Taylor & Francis Ltd
Version of Article
Published article
DOI
10.1080/1068316X.2023.2196424
ISSN
1068-316X
1477-2744
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© 2023 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
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