Contemporary issues in family law and mental health / by Michael G. Brock and Samuel Saks ; with a foreword by Ralph Slovenko.

Author/creator Brock, Michael G.
Other author Saks, Samuel.
Other author Slovenko, Ralph.
Format Book
Publication InfoSpringfield, Ill. : Charles C. Thomas, Publisher, Ltd., ©2008.
Descriptionxvi, 141 pages ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Custody of children--United States.
Forensic psychology--United States.

SeriesAmerican series in behavioral science and law ; 1112
American series in behavioral science and law ; 1112. ^A369547
Contents Mental health roles in family court -- Facilitataive and evaluative mediation -- Case preparation v. expert witnesses -- Forensic practice : privilege and ethics -- "Therapy court" -- Treatment professionals beware -- Valid and invalid scientific evidence -- The criminalization of being human -- The effect of the amendment to Michigan Rule of Evidence 703 on expert testimony in family court -- Science, technology, and the search for truth -- To tell the truth : the use of the polygraph test -- False allegations of abuse -- Parental alienation -- Forensic interviewing protocol in child abuse cases -- The need for all MHPs to adopt a forensic interviewing protocol -- Justice for anyone? -- Child advocacy : elements of child custody evaluations -- Let the children have a voice -- Mental health forensics and child therapy -- When does child abuse therapy constitute malpractice?.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2008005002
ISBN9780398078102 (pbk.)
ISBN0398078106 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks KF 547 .B76 2008 ✔ Available Place Hold