Clinician's guide to child custody evaluations
by Marc J. Ackerman
No one suffers more or has more to lose from a divorce than the children involved. In helping to minimize the potential damage to these young victims, there is no more crucial issue than the awarding of custody. Fortunately, it is now common practice for courts and attorneys to enlist the aid of psychologists to perform expert evaluations of the custody arrangement which would be in the best interest of the child.
With many marriages now ending in divorce, the demand for professionals capable of performing this difficult, yet rewarding, service is greater than ever. More and more mental health professionals are entering this branch of forensic psychology, yet to date, there are but a scant few books expressly designed to quickly and thoroughly educate professionals in the full range of skills they need to perform this vitally important service.
- Comprehensive, authoritative, and very practical, this guide does just that. From getting started in the field, to selecting and administering tests, to conducting interviews and drawing conclusions, to reporting findings and testifying in court, it provides professionals with detailed clinical guidelines for performing evaluations while schooling them in all the legal, ethical, and practical aspects of serving as expert witnesses, mediators, or court appointed psychologists in custody cases.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
Subjects
Custody of children, Forensic psychology, Psychological aspects of Custody of children, Psychology, Children of divorced parents, Psychological aspects, Nonfiction, Divorce, Child Custody, Aspect psychologique, Parent-Child Relations, Legislation & jurisprudence, Forensic Psychiatry, Psychologie légale, Expert Testimony, Psychologie, Enfants de parents séparés, Garde des enfants (Droit), Children, united statesPlaces
United States| Edition | Availability |
|---|---|
1
Clinician's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations
2007, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
in English
0470315768 9780470315767
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
2
Clinician's guide to child custody evaluations
2006, J. Wiley
in English
- 3rd ed.
0471746169 9780471746164
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
3
Clinician's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations
2006, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Electronic resource
in English
0471776076 9780471776079
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
|
4
Clinician's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations
2006, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
in English
128031172X 9781280311727
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
|
5
Clinician's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations
2002, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
in English
0471150916 9780471150916
|
zzzz
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
6
Clinician's guide to child custody evaluations
1995, J. Wiley & Sons
in English
0471052523 9780471052524
|
aaaa
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
Book Details
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 292-303) and indexes.
Classifications
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
Source records
Scriblio MARC recordamazon.com record
Library of Congress MARC record
Internet Archive item record
Internet Archive item record
Better World Books record
Promise Item
Promise Item
marc_nuls MARC record
marc_columbia MARC record
Work Description
"The Clinician's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations, Third Edition is written by one of the leaders in the field. it is as essential to the subject of child custody as the stethoscope is to medicine. This edition, an update of a classic, is a must-read for everyone from the novice to the expert's expert." - Leslie M. Drozd, PhD, Editor, Journal of Child Custody A practical and comprehensive guide for conducting child custody evaluations. Clinician's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations addresses the entire custody evaluation process from beginning to end. This New Third Edition reflects the abundant recent research in this area, including new evaluating and testing findings and new ethical guidelines from the APA. This edition also features fully up-to-date coverage of important legal decisions affecting child custody. With many chapters completely revised and rewritten, the third Edition covers: Roles the mental health Practitioner can play and operate within the legal arena What encompasses a custody evaluation Ethical considerations and responsibilities involved in custody disputes How to interview, make behavioral observations, and collect collateral information Standards, applicability,and administration of tests Specialized child custody instruments such as the Ackerman-Schoendorf Scales for Parent Evaluation of Custody (ASPECT) How divorce affect families Evaluating parents' behavior How to prepare for the courtroom process Maltreatment, including neglect, abuse, and domestic violence Placement schedules How to write reports, draw conclusions, and render opinions Each chapter ends with critical issues for the practitioner to consider. The accessible reference format provides a quick review of relevant discussions in the text. In addition, this book includes convenient guides to relevant legal terms, documents forms, APA guidelines, and codes of conduct. Based not only on current research but also on the author's considerable experience with thousands of evaluations, Clinician's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations is the definitive guide to this field for students and practitioners.
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?Lists
See All-
check out
from Mary Rose Doran
| October 18, 2022 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| December 13, 2019 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| July 22, 2019 | Edited by MARC Bot | remove fake subjects |
| June 17, 2010 | Edited by ImportBot | add details from OverDrive |
| October 17, 2009 | Created by WorkBot | add works page |