Smart and Successful Custody Evaluations: Simplifying the Model Standards of Practice for Child Custody Evaluations

By Bob Montes

Smart and Successful Custody Evaluations simplifies and elucidates the Model Standards for Child Custody Evaluations. This easy-to-read book provides the practitioner with real-world examples and illustrations of how each of the ethical standards are applied. Chapters covered include: 1) Definitions and Scope of Custody Evaluations 2)Training, Education, & Competence including Custody Evaluation as a Specialization 3)Knowledge of the Law4) Records5) Informed Consent6) Data Gathering7) Use of Instruments8) Team Approach9) Observing Families10) Interviewing Children11) Use of Collaterals12) Reports, Presentation and Interpretation of the data According to an article in the Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice, a survey by Bow & Martindale (2009), found that 31% of those practicing forensic psychology had never attended a workshop and 12% had read no articles or books on the subject. The primary purpose of this book is that it gives the practitioner an understanding of the Model Standards in clear language with real life examples to guide the practitioner away from potential pitfalls.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1541256484
• ISBN13: 9781541256484
• Release Date: December 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"