Explains how various factors such as level of development, language proficiency and life experience of the child might impact on what the lawyer needs to do to develop a trusting relationship with their child client. They explain the need for additional sources and understanding of the child’s living situation. They discuss effective techniques for interviewing and counseling children, including advice on settings, word usages, explanations, questioning techniques and questions that will help the lawyer to communicate clearly and comfortably with the child. The program also provides links to relevant Web sites.
