LSCI 106: ONLINE RESEARCH 1: INTRODUCTION TO ONLINE RESEARCH
Student Project
Suzette Juarez-Ruiz
RESEARCH QUESTION:
What is the role of forensic psychiatry in child custody evaluations?
Child custody evaluations are intended to provide the court with information regarding what custody and visitation arrangement will be in the best interests of the children, when the parents are unable to resolve this issue on their own. Often called a "best interests" evaluation, psychologists are ethically obligated to recommend what is best for the children regardless of who requests the evaluation.
Many factors are examined to assess what is best for the children. The
parents are evaluated to determine whether either parent presents with serious
psychological problems, but also to evaluate the parent-child relationship, and
to identify conflict issues between the parents. Personality factors are
assessed, because some personality characteristics are more likely to
contribute to post-divorce conflict, and because some characteristics may
negatively impact on the children. The psychologist will also attempt to
identify which parent appears to be psychologically closer to the
children.
GENERAL SEARCH WORKSHEET
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Child custody |
Custody of children |
Parental Responsibility |
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Forensic psychiatry |
Forensic psychology |
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Ali, Ilse Heidmann. Rev. of Parent vs. Parent: How You &
Your Child Can Survive the Custody Battle, by Stephen P. Herman. Library
Journal
“Herman, a child psychiatrist and specialist in custody suits, provides
a child-centered approach to divorce and custody proceedings. Because almost
all children experience adverse psychological symptoms during this time, Herman
shows parents how to keep their children's best interests continually in mind.
He reviews child placement conflicts, suggests alternatives to custody battles,
and discusses the events leading up to a final court decision. Whatever the
outcome, Herman stresses the importance of expediting legal disputes and
resolving animosities in the post-divorce relationship. Using case histories,
he takes a critical look at the types of problems that may develop and offers
practical advice on how to regain stability and happiness. This book should be
required reading for all divorcing parents. It is highly recommended for public
libraries.”
“Child Custody Evaluations.”
“Guidelines
for Child Custody Evaluations in Divorce Proceedings.” American Psychologist 49.7 (July 1994): 677-680. APA
Online. American Psychological
Association.
Herman, Stephen P.,
et al. “Practice parameters for child custody evaluation.” Journal of the
Herman, Stephen P.
Rev. of Child Psychiatry and the Law,
by Dora
Black, Jean Harris Hendriks and Stephen Wolkind. Journal of the
Herman, Stephen P.
Rev. of Clinician's Guide to Child Custody Evaluations, by Marc J. Ackerman. Journal of the American Academy of Child
and Adolescent Psychiatry 35.4 (April 1996): 549+. InfoTrac OneFile. Gale
Group. 4 Dec. 2003. <http://web7.infotrac.galegroup.com/itw/infomark/208/878/40672059w7/purl=rc1_ITOF_0_A18262724&dyn=7!xrn_2_0_A18262724?sw_aep=plan_skyline>.
Scheffey, Thomas. Rev. of Parent
vs. Parent: How You and Your Child Can Survive the Custody
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