Description |
1 online resource |
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text file |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
Contents |
Introduction to the role, ethics, and professional responsibility -- The mental health expert's many possible roles -- Fundamental questions in most custody evaluations -- General divorce-related research and basic statutory and case law -- Children's developmental needs -- Conducting the evaluation: Part I. Observations and techniques with adults -- Conducting the evaluation: Part II. Observations and techniques with children -- The use of psychological testing in custody evaluations -- Gathering collateral data -- Sharing the results of the evaluation: the evaluation report -- Nonviolent high-conflict families -- Domestic violence -- The alienated child -- Relocation evaluations -- Tackling the terror of testifying -- Critiquing evaluations -- Conclusions -- Appendices: A. Sample court order appointing mental health professional -- B. Sample custody evaluation informed consent and retainer agreement -- C. Sample custody evaluation face sheet -- D. Sample list of questions to ask children -- E. Sample list of questions to ask parents -- F. Sample alienation analysis and recommendations -- G. Sample relocation analysis and recommendations -- H. Recommended reading. |
Summary |
This work is a combination of two previously published books - 'Conducting Child Custody Evaluations' and 'Complex Issues in Child Custody Evaluations'. The book was written as a guide to help students and practitioners walk through the process of conducting a child custody evaluation, a critical skill for mental health practitioners. |
Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
Subject |
Child welfare -- United States.
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Child welfare. |
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United States. |
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Custody of children -- United States -- Evaluation.
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Custody of children. |
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Evaluation. |
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Parent and child (Law) -- United States.
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Parent and child (Law) |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Child custody. |
Other Form: |
Print version: 9781412974332 141297433X (DLC) 2010015056 |
ISBN |
1452213488 (electronic book) |
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9781452213484 (electronic book) |
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9781452275222 (ebook) |
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145227522X (ebook) |
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9781412974332 (cloth ; acid-free paper) |
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141297433X (cloth ; acid-free paper) |
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9781412974349 (paperback ; acid-free paper) |
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1412974348 (paperback ; acid-free paper) |
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