Evaluation of Parenting Capacity in Child Protection

Karen S. Budd

ISBN 10: 0195333608 / ISBN 13: 9780195333602

Published by Oxford University Press Inc, 2011

About this Item

Series: Guides to Best Practices for Forensic Mental Health Assessments. Num Pages: 232 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MMQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 208 x 138 x 12. Weight in Grams: 272. . 2011. 1st Edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evaluation of Parenting Capacity in Child Protection
• Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195333608
• ISBN 13: 9780195333602
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Forensic mental health assessment (FMHA) has grown into a specialization informed by research and professional guidelines. This series presents up-to-date information on the most important and frequently conducted forms of FMHA. The 19 topical volumes address best approaches to practice for particular types of evaluation in the criminal, civil, and juvenile/family areas. Each volume contains a thorough discussion of the relevant legal and psychological concepts, followed by a step-by-step description of the assessment process from preparing for the evaluation to writing the report and testifying in court.

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.

About the Author

Karen S. Budd is a Professor, Department of Psychology, DePaul University. Mary Connell is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, private practice. Jennifer R. Clark is Clinical Director for the Child Protection Division at the Cook County Juvenile Court Clinic and Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.