Evaluation of Parenting Capacity in Child Protection (Best Practices in Forensic Mental Health Assessments) (PDF/EPUB Version)

Volumes include the following helpful features:
– Boxes that zero in on important information for use in evaluations
– Tips for best practice and cautions against common pitfalls
– Highlighting of relevant case law and statutes
– Separate list of assessment tools for easy reference
– Helpful glossary of key terms for the particular topic

In making recommendations for best practice, authors consider empirical support, legal relevance, and consistency with ethical and professional standards. These volumes offer invaluable guidance for anyone involved in conducting or using forensic evaluations.

This book addresses evaluations for child protection, one of the most delicate legal arenas in which forensic mental examiners play a part. The evaluations are highly specialized, requiring child clinical specialization, a knowledge of the legal and social context, and a thorough understanding of the professional and ethical guidelines for child protection evaluations. This volume provides the foundation that any mental health professional needs when pursuing specialization in evaluating children and parents before the court in child abuse and neglect cases.