| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
viii, 272 pages ; cm. |
| Series |
Law and public policy : psychology and the social sciences series
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| Note |
First edition has subtitle: "reducing risks of ethical infractions and malpractice." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Understanding the context -- Current research and controversial issues -- The evaluation protocol -- Phase 1. Pre-evaluation procedures -- Phase 2. First clinical interview -- Phase 3. Observations of parents and children -- Phase 4. Interviewing third parties -- Phase 5. Closing interviews -- Phase 6.Presentation to the attorneys and the court -- Annotated report outline and sample evaluation reports -- Annotated structure of a parenting evaluation report -- Sample A. report of Mr. D. v. Ms. M., evaluation for modification of parenting plan -- Sample B. report of Mr. D. v. Ms. M., evaluation for permanent parenting plan action. |
| Summary |
"This book presents a straightforward, step-by-step protocol for mental health professionals who evaluate child custody cases. Child custody disputes are complicated. For psychologists and others starting their careers in forensic custody assessments, the multitude of legal, ethical, and clinical issues can be daunting, and the risk of causing emotional injury is real. This book explains the complex judicial and legal requirements of child custody evaluations. The authors review the legal evidentiary standards that pertain to psychological testing, scientific evidence, and the expert witness testimony used in the court system. Most importantly, they present a clear, step-by-step evaluation protocol that has been used successfully in thousands of cases for more than 15 years, and has been demonstrated to minimize the risk of suits or complaints. Useful for novice and seasoned evaluators alike, this new edition adheres to updated principles of procedural justice, and reflects the latest in standards of fairness, objectivity, and transparency."--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Form |
Also issued in print. |
| Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreement. |
| Subject |
Custody of children -- United States.
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Forensic psychology -- United States.
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Child Custody -- legislation & jurisprudence.
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Child Custody -- ethics.
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| Added Author |
Beck, Connie J., author.
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Shaw, Morgan, author.
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Geffner, Robert, author.
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| Other Form: |
Original (DLC) 2017027160 |
| ISBN |
9781433828409 (electronic bk.) |
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1433828405 (electronic bk.) |
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