The issue presented in this proceeding is what constitutes corroboration of a child's out-of-court statements under the 1985 amendment to Family Court Act § 1046 (a) (vi). The legislative history of the amendment (L 1985, ch 724) shows its purpose was to "expressly provide that the child's testimony is not necessary as corroboration of out-of-court statements of the child admitted...
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