Research Based Recommendations for Child Custody Evaluation Practices and Policies in Cases of Intimate Partner Violence
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: This article reviews recent research on child custody evaluations in intimate partner violence (IPV) cases. Specifically, it covers assessment methods, evaluator selection, evaluator education, guidelines, differential assessment, and state policies. Special attention is given to new methods of bias reduction, the need to focus on coercive and controlling abuse, and the need to interpret psychological tests within a trauma framework. Recommendations are made in each area reviewed.
Source: Journal of Child Custody
Author: Daniel G. Saunders
Institution: University of Michigan
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1514248508