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New in paperback. 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 over fifteen 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.
Contents
Introduction
Part I. Understanding the Context
Chapter 1. Current Research and Controversial Issues
Part II. The Evaluation Protocol
Chapter 2. Phase : Preevaluation Procedures
Chapter 3. Phase 2: First Clinical Interview
Chapter 4. Phase 3: Observations of Parents and Children
Chapter 5. Phase 4: Interviewing Third Parties
Chapter 6. Phase 5: Closing Interviews
Chapter 7. Phase : Presentation to the Attorneys and the Court
Part III. Annotated Report Outline and Sample Evaluation Reports
Chapter 8. Annotated Structure of a Parenting Evaluation Report
Chapter 9. Sample A. Report of Mr. D. v. Ms. M., Evaluation for Modification of Parenting Plan
Chapter . Sample B. Report of Mr. D. v. Ms. M., Evaluation for Permanent Parenting Plan Action
Part IV. Appendixes
Appendix A. Behaviorally Specific Screening Tool
Appendix B. Sample Agreement to Parenting Evaluation
Appendix C. Sample Steps of Parenting Evaluation
Appendix D. Sample Tracking Form
Appendix E. Sample Declaration of No-Show
Appendix F. Sample Questions for First Semistructured Interview
Appendix G. Allegation Forms Regarding Other Parent and Child-Focused Allegations
Appendix H. Sample Release of Information
Appendix I. Samples of Semistructured Questions for Interview With the Teen
References
Index
About the Authors
