Interviewing Children about Sexual Abuse: Controversies and Best PracticeInterviewing children who may been sexually abused is a daunting task fraught with far reaching consequences for the children, families, institutions, and professionals involved. With no room for error, forensic and clinical interviewers must navigate the complex and often contradictory evidence that informs their decision making. Here, Kathleen Coulborn Faller, a leading expert on child sexual abuse, critically analyzes the research on assessing