RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Investigatory lndependence in Child Sexual Abuse Evaluations: Conceptual Considerations JF Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online JO J Am Acad Psychiatry Law FD American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law SP 269 OP 278 VO 16 IS 3 A1 Sue White A1 Kathleen M. Quinn YR 1988 UL http://jaapl.org/content/16/3/269.abstract AB The procedures used by investigators of sexual abuse allegations have recently come under increasing scrutiny. In this article the importance of investigatory independence is discussed. Conceptual aspects of problematic interviewing techniques that may compromise the investigation of sexual abuse complaints are reviewed. Recommendations are made for the analysis of evaluations relative to the degree of contamination that has been introduced into these assessments.