Domestic Abuse, Child Custody, and Visitation

Domestic Abuse, Child Custody, and Visitation

Author: Toby G. Kleinman

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13: 0190641576

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When domestic abuse and children are involved, divorce and custody can be the epitome of high stakes conflict where, often, the named perpetrator of a child abuses gains custody. This book helps laypeople, mental health professionals, and attorneys navigate the judicial process so that decisions are truly made in the best interest of children.


The Batterer as Parent

The Batterer as Parent

Author: Lundy Bancroft

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 347

ISBN-13: 1412972051

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Moving beyond the narrow clinical perspective sometimes applied to viewing the emotional and developmental risks to battered children, this book, offers a view that takes into account the complex ways in which a batterer's abusive and controlling behaviors are woven into the fabric of daily life. This book is a guide for therapists, child protective workers, family and juvenile court personnel, and other human service providers in addressing the complex impact that batterers -- specifically, male batterers of a domestic partner when there are children in the household -- have on family functioning.


Prosecuted But Not Silenced

Prosecuted But Not Silenced

Author: Maralee McLean

Publisher: Morgan James Publishing

Published: 2018-07-24

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1683507819

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Prosecuted But Not Silenced is a powerful documentary about a mother and daughter's tragic involvement with the judicial system when there were allegations of child sexual abuse—a human rights and civil rights issue for women and children. It is an important educational tool for judges, lawyers, social workers, therapists, politicians, and the general public so that people realize what still occurs today. A National Health Crisis, Maralee’s story reveals the last taboo and a crime that needs the public's attention, and emphasizes the need for training in the dynamics of maltreatment so that no more mothers have to suffer what happened to Maralee and her daughter.


Complex Issues in Child Custody Evaluations

Complex Issues in Child Custody Evaluations

Author: Philip M. Stahl

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 1999-05-21

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780761919094

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"This text is excellent and very timely. Philip Michael Stahl's second volume is the perfect supplement to his Conducting Child Custody Evaluations because it deals with specific issues of great concern to evaluators: parental alienation, allegations of sexual abuse, domestic violence, move-away situations, and high conflict families. The chapter dealing with child considerations is also very well done. His discussion of developmental considerations is clear and supported by the latest research in the field. I also liked his treatment of children's reaction to parental conflict, weighing the needs of the individual child with the needs of the sibling group, and giving the child a voice while protecting their privacy. I also appreciated his discussion of components of the evaluator's recommendation, use of psychological testing, Rosemary Vasquez's discussion of cultural issues, tackling the terror of testifying and ethical issues. Phil Stahl has written a very important text. It is timely, well written, and comprehensive. Nice work!!!" --Hugh McIsaac, Oregon Family Institute When performing a custody evaluation, how do professionals deal with the issue of domestic violence? What impact does one parent's moving away have on the evaluation? How should an evaluator handle high-conflict divorces? Over the past five to ten years, there has been a significant increase in the use of child custody evaluations by the courts. At the same time, the issues have become more complex and difficult. In this book, the author provides a theoretical and practical understanding of many of the factors that make custody evaluations complex. A key component is the integration of disparate research findings into a comprehensive resource that will enable the evaluator and the court to understand these complex issues. A second component is to provide a thorough understanding of the fact that divorce brings with it a set of complex needs, and evaluators and the courts must develop a paradigm for weighing these needs in a comprehensive manner. This book provides that paradigm.


In Custody

In Custody

Author: Lundy Bancroft

Publisher:

Published: 2021-07-29

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13:

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A mother and daughter disappear in the midst of a custody dispute, leaving behind indications that they left on purpose -- and that they didn't. A young journalism intern, Carrie Green, gets caught up in trying to find out what's happened to them. She astounds her editor by developing a rapport with the father of the missing girl even though no one else can stand him. Then she and her boyfriend infiltrate two opposing illegal networks, both of which seem to be connected to the case. And suddenly it starts to dawn on the young reporter that she's been believing all the wrong people...


A Comprehensive Guide to Child Custody Evaluations: Mental Health and Legal Perspectives

A Comprehensive Guide to Child Custody Evaluations: Mental Health and Legal Perspectives

Author: Joanna Bunker Rohrbaugh

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-12-18

Total Pages: 706

ISBN-13: 0387718931

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Whether assessing general family functioning or specific areas of conflict, professionals preparing child custody evaluations require sound knowledge of three interrelated fields: up-to-date legal issues, psychological findings, and forensic procedures. This book covers these three essential areas to walk readers through the evaluation process clearly and concisely. It further provides a unique combination of legal guidelines with social science research.


Traumatic Divorce and Separation

Traumatic Divorce and Separation

Author: Lisa Fischel-Wolovick

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2018-04-19

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0190276002

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Traumatic Divorce and Separation integrates the conflicting mental health perspectives concerning trauma theory and the study of divorce, in what the author has termed "traumatic divorce" -- that is, divorce complicated by the high-risk factors of domestic violence, mental illness, and/or substance abuse. The text's interdisciplinary discussion examines issues of financial disparities for women following divorce, traumatic symptoms in children and adults, and the legal controversies about the admissibility of psychological theories related to abuse. The author also addresses: domestic violence as a gendered crime against women; the need for a trauma-informed judicial response; and the need for a systemic judicial response that incorporates an understanding of domestic violence and child maltreatment to provide services and protections. The book is an invaluable resource for professionals and academics in social work, forensic psychology, law, and related mental health fields, as well as academics interested in gender based discrimination in the courts.


A Man's Guide to Domestic Violence

A Man's Guide to Domestic Violence

Author: David Thomas Pisarra

Publisher:

Published: 2011-01-07

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 9780983163527

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This short helpful guidebook is written for men with questions about what to expect in a domestic violence case, and how to protect themselves. It uses a clear, direct style without confusing legal terms, to answer the questions most men ask, providing real-world solutions to everyday situations. This book is designed for a man to go directly to the answers he needs.The case studies section describes real cases and results. The bonus essays are packed with legal information.