credibility in cases of physical abuse

["Elise M. Bon-Rudin" <Elise.M.Bon-Rudin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I am looking for research, especially good empirical studies, on the credibility of children reporting physical abuse in the absence of medical evidence.  I would be grateful to receive data or citations.  Thank you.

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Elise Bon-Rudin, Ed.D., LMHC
Clinical Associate & Instructor in Psychiatry
Mental Health Clinician and Program Development Coordinator
Child Advocacy and Protection Program
Children's Hospital at Dartmouth
One Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756
phone  603 653-3679
fax       603 653-6050
email: Elise.M.Bon-Rudin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx