Juvenile Interrogation Research

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There is very little information related to the interrogation of youths available. However, there is evidence that supports the theory that juveniles are more likely to confess to their crimes. A study conducted by Ruback and Vardamam, found that 84 percent of juveniles confess to some or all charges. While a study conducted in 1996 found that only 64 percent of adults will confess to some or all charges (Chen, et al, 2004). Information regarding the interview and interrogation of youths can be gathered from three sources: court decisions, extant empirical studies of child interrogations, and interrogation training manuals (Chen, et al, 2004).
With the reformation of interrogation tactics, juvenile courts were also refined. In the 1960’s and