Event Details
August 10, 2022
Description
Direct examination of witness Rocchio regarding the commonality and reasons for delayed disclosure of abuse by children.
Participants (2)
| Name | Type | Mentions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocchio | person | 289 | View Entity |
| Unidentified Questioner | person | 25 | View Entity |
Source Documents (1)
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This document is a court transcript from a legal case, filed on August 10, 2022, capturing the direct examination of a witness named Rocchio. Rocchio testifies that it is common for children to delay disclosing abuse, often not speaking about it until adulthood, and that the younger a child is, the more likely they are to delay disclosure. The testimony identifies this as a recognized phenomenon and mentions ongoing research into the "internal and external barriers" that prevent children from reporting abuse sooner.
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