General Publications - Institute for Child Witness Research and Training

General Publications

Books
  1. Müller, K.D. and Hollely, K.A.  2000.  Introducing the Child Witness.  Printrite: Port Elizabeth. pp1-340.
  2. Müller, K.D.  2001.  Prosecuting the Child Sex Offender.  Printrite: Port Elizabeth. pp1-372.
  3. Müller, K.D.  2002.  The Judicial Officer and the Child Witness.  Printrite. pp1-380.
  4. Müller, K.D.  2004.  Preparing Children for Court: A Handbook for Practitioners.  Printrite.  pp1-231.
Chapters in Books
  1. Müller, K.D.  2005.  An introduction to the child witness in Tredoux, C. (ed) Psychology and Law. Juta.  Pp226 - 253.
Reports
  1. Müller, K. D. 2001.  Preparing children for court: A report on developmental workshops held with relevant role-players.  Printrite: Port Elizabeth. pp1-110.
  2. Müller, K. D. 2003.  Preparing children for court Part II: A report on developmental workshops held with relevant role-players.  Printrite: Port Elizabeth. pp1-119.
  3. Müller, K.D.  2004.   Preparing children for court  - the Baby Programme: A report on developmental workshops held with relevant role-players.  Printrite: Port Elizabeth.
Conference proceedings published
  1. Müller, K.D. and Newman, S.P. (eds). 1996.  Language in Court.  Vista University. Port Elizabeth.
  2. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A.M. 1996. Children’s knowledge of legal terminology and procedure in Müller, K.D. and Newman, S.P. (eds) Language in Court. Vista University. Port Elizabeth.
Refereed Journals (International)
  1. Müller, K.D.  1995.  The child witness in the South African Law of Procedure. Expert Evidence. 4(2):52.

Refereed Journals (National)
  1. Müller, K.D.  1993.  The pre-trial interview of the child witness: a practical approach.  Journal for Juridical Science. 18(2):107.
  2. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A.M.  1997. The child witness and the accused’s right to cross-examination. TSAR. 3:519.
  3. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A. M. 1997. A prosecutor is a person who cuts off your head: children’s perceptions of the legal process. SALJ. 3:593.
  4. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A.M. 1998.  Are children beheaded and fed to wild animals? A study of the perceptions of South African children relating to the judicial process.  SALJ. 3:447-456.
  5. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A.M. 1998.  Little witnesses: a suggestion for improving the lot of children in court. THRHR. 2:241-258.
  6. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A.M. Section 158: A potential weapon in the battle to protect child witnesses.  SACJ. 12:57-61.
  7. Müller, K.D. and Hollely, K.A. 1999. The child witness: a need for court preparation. Obiter. 2:368-378.
  8. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A.M. 1999. The best interests of children: A criminal law concept?  De Jure.  32(2): 322.
  9. Müller, K.D. 2000. The effect of the accusatorial system on the child witness.  CARSA. 1(2):13.
  10. Müller, K.D. and Hollely, K.A. 2001. Empowering child witnesses against the legal system. De Jure. 34(2):330-341.
  11. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A.M. 2001.  An inquisitorial approach to the evidence of children. Crime Research in South Africa. 4(4). October.
  12. Müller, K.D. 2001. The investigative interview and the child witness. CARSA. October.
  13. Müller, K.D. 2001. Theory v Practice: Are children once again the victims of interpretation. SAJCJ. 14(3):373-377.
  14. Müller, K.D. 2001. Detecting deception: the credibility of children’s evidence. TSAR. 1.
  15. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A.M. 2002.  Dignity and open court in undefended divorce proceedings: A proposal for reform. THRHR. November. 65(4): 593-596.
  16. Hollely, K.A. 2002.  Children in court: the role of the support person.  CARSA. 3(1):14-17.
  17. Müller, K.D. and Van der Merwe, I.A. 2002. Hearsay evidence and the child witness.  Journal for Juridical Science. 27(2):33-46.
  18. Van der Merwe, I. A. 2002 ‘Guidelines on sentencing in child sexual abuse cases’  3:2  CARSA (Child Abuse Research in South Africa) 20 – 24
  19. Müller, K.D. and Van der Merwe, I.A.  2003. The sexual offences prosecutor: A new specialisation.  Journal for Juridical Science 29(1): 135 - 151.
  20. Müller, K.D. and Van der Merwe, I.A.  2003.  The pseudo-logic surrounding the admissibility of previous consistent statements: A Namibian innovation.  TSAR.
  21. Müller, K.D. and Hollely, K.A.  2003.  `I just want to go home’: Juvenile offenders and their perceptions of the legal process.  South African Law Journal. 120(1):71-79.
  22. Müller, K.D.  2003.  The enigma of the child witness: a need for expert evidence.  Carsa. 2.
  23. Müller, K.D.  2004.  God and damnation: The meaning and religious sanction of the oath.  De Jure. 136: 135 - 142.
  24. Van der Merwe, I.A., 2004 ‘Minimum Sentences in child sexual abuse cases: The after-effects of rape as a factor in imposing life imprisonment’ XV:3 Criminal Law Forum Kluwer Publications
  25. Müller, K.D. and Van der Merwe, I.A.  2005. Judicial Management in child abuse cases: Empowering judicial officers to be `the boss of the court’.   SACJ. 18(1): 41 - 55.
  26. Van der Merwe, A. 2005 ‘The use of expert evidence in the sentencing of paedophiles’ 68:3 THRHR (Tydskrif vir Hedendaagse Romeins-Hollandse Reg) 416-427.
  27. Van der Merwe IA 2006 ‘A critical evaluation of the use of victim impact statements in child sexual abuse cases’ 2 De Jure 422-435.
  28. Van der Merwe IA 2006 ‘Court-appointed experts and the appointment of behavioural expert assessors for sentencing purposes’ 69:4 THRHR (Tydskrif vir Hedendaagse Romeins-Hollandse Reg)
  29. Müller, K.D. and Van der Merwe, I.A. 2006. Recognising the Victim in the Sentencing Phase: The Use of Victim Impact Statements in Court. South African Journal on Human Rights. 22(4):647 - 663.
  30. Van der Merwe IA 2007 ‘Judicial perceptions about harm in cases of rape and indecent assault against children: A compelling case for victim impact statements’ CARSA (Child Abuse Research in South Africa).
Non-refereed publications
  1. Van der Merwe, I.A. 2002. Proving aggravating circumstances: the role of the prosecutor in sentencing.  Sexual Offences Bulletin.3(3):20.
  2. Müller, K.D. and Van der Merwe, I.A.  2004.  Squaring the Triad: Sentencing in child witness cases.  Sexual Offences Bullletin. Vol 1(5):17.
  3. Müller, K.D.  2005.  Leading the evidence of a child witness in court.  Sexual Offences Bullletin. Vol 1(6):32.
PAPERS DELIVERED


International Conferences

  1. Müller, K.D. 1996.  The intermediary - a view from South Africa.  Paper delivered at the conference  Helping Children Survive the Legal Process.  Leicester University.  21 March 1996.
  2. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A. M.  1997.  A study of the perceptions of SA children relating to the judicial process: Part 1: Are children beheaded and fed to the wolves? SLSA Conference. University of Cardiff, Wales. 4 April 1997.
  3. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A.M.  1997.  A study of the perceptions of SA children relating to the judicial process: Part II: Or are children sentenced to be burnt?  SLSA Conference. University of Cardiff, Wales. 4 April 1997.
  4. Müller, K.D. 1997.  The legal implications of interviewing the abused child.  SA Association of Marital and Family Therapy: International Conference. 31 July 1997. Johannesburg.
  5. Müller, K.D. 1998.  The implications of constitutionalising children’s rights: A South African Perspective.  SLSA Conference. Manchester Metropolitan University. 17 April 1998.
  6. Müller, K.D. and Hollely, K.A. 2000.  “I just want to go home”: Juvenile offenders and their perceptions of the legal system.  ISPICAN. Durban: South Africa. September 2000.
  7. Müller, K.D.  2001.  The role of the intermediary in South Africa. RIPA.  January 2001.  London.
  8. Müller, K.D.  2002.  Children in the Criminal Justice System.  RIPA.  January 2002.  London.
  9. Müller, K.D. and Hollely, K.A.  2002.  A child language interpreter for children in court.  APSAC.  New Orleans.  June 2002.
  10. Hollely, K.A.  2003.  Inviting psychology into the legal Arena. ISRCL Conference. The Hague. August 2003.
  11. Van der Merwe, I.A. 2003. ‘Minimum Sentences in child sexual abuse cases: The after-effects of rape as a factor in imposing life imprisonment’ International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law, 17 th International Conference: Convergence of Criminal Justice Systems: Building Bridges B Bridging the Gaps, The Hague, Netherlands, August 2003.
  12. Van der Merwe, I.A. 2004. ‘Expert evidence on sentencing in child sexual abuse cases’ 14th European Conference on Psychology and Law: Facing the Challenges of a Changing World Institute of Forensic Research, Krakow, Poland, 7 – 10 July 2004
  13. Van der Merwe, I.A. 2007. Addressing harm: the role of victim impact statements’ 30th International Congress on Law and Mental Health presented by the International Academy of Law and Mental Health. Padua, Italy 25-30 June 2007.
  14. Müller, K.D. and Hollely, K.A.  2007. Introducing the Child Witness. The First International Conference on Child Abuse in Africa.  ANPPCAN.  Nairobi, Kenya.  22 – 26 September 2007.


National Conferences

  1. Müller, K.D. 1995.  The child witness and accessibility to justice. Paper delivered at Access to Justice Conference. Durban: November 1995.
  2. Müller, K.D. and Ngwena, C.  1996.  The accused’s rights to cross-examination and the child witness. Language in Court Conference. 22-24 November 1996.  Port Elizabeth.
  3. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A.M.1996. Children’s knowledge of Legal Terminology and Procedure. Language in Court Conference. 22-24 November 1996.  Port Elizabeth.
  4. Müller, K.D. and Tait, A.M. 1997.  Children’s rights: sentimental or sensible? Towards a better understanding of the Bill of Rights.  19-20 November 1997.  Port Elizabeth.
  5. Müller, K.D. 1998. Children’s perceptions of the legal process. The Child as a Witness in Court. 8 July 1998.  Wits University, Johannesburg.
  6. Müller, K.D. 1998. Are children reliable and credible witnesses? The Child as a Witness in Court. 8 July 1998.  Wits University, Johannesburg.
  7. Müller, K.D. 1998.  A model for evaluating children as sources of information. Meeting the needs of the child witness: SA Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. 9 July 1998.  Wits University. Johannesburg.
  8. Müller, K.D. 2000.  Effect of the accusatorial system on the child witness. SAPSAC. Pretoria: May 2000.
  9. Müller, K.D.  And Van der Merwe, I.A.  2002. Squaring the triad: Sentencing the child sex offender.  A Decade of Transformation.  Vista University. Port Elizabeth:November 2002.
  10. Müller, K.D.  2003. The enigma of the child witness: a need for expert evidence.  SAPSAC Annual Conference. Pretoria.  May 2003.
  11. Müller, K.D.  2003.  Developing a standardised preparation programme for children. Victim Support Services. NPA: SOCA Unit, Johannesburg.
  12. Müller, K.D.  2004.  Empowering children to testify: The development of a standardised preparation programme for child witnesses.  National Victim Empowerment Conference: 10 Years of Democracy. Victims needs to victims rights. Themba Lesizwe. Durban. August 2004.
  13. Van der Merwe, I.A. 2006.   ‘Do we need victim impact statements in child sexual abuse cases?’ SAPSAC (South African Professional Society Against the Abuse of Children): Towards a Multidisciplinary Expertise in Handling Child Abuse Pretoria May 2006.
  14. Van der Merwe, I.A. 2006  ‘The rights of victims during sentencing’ ARMSA/ UP/ US Embassy Victims’ Rights: Fact or Fiction Pretoria August 2006.
  15. Müller, K.D. 2007. Talking to Children about Sex. SAPSAC Annual Conference. Pretoria. 15 - 17 May 2007.

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