RT Article
T1 Concerns and recommendations regarding the training of school administrators in interrogating students
JF Psychology, crime & law
VO 30
IS 10
SP 1358
OP 1377
A1 Bettens, Talley
A2 Normile, Christopher J.
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/190852183X
AB 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.
K1 Miranda
K1 developmental knowledge
K1 school resource officer
K1 juvenile interrogation
K1 Reid technique
DO 10.1080/1068316X.2023.2196424