Are children susceptible to manipulation? The best interest of children and their testimony

@article{Clemente2015AreCS,
  title={Are children susceptible to manipulation? The best interest of children and their testimony},
  author={Miguel Clemente and Dolores Padilla-Racero},
  journal={Children and Youth Services Review},
  year={2015},
  volume={51},
  pages={101-107}
}
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