Contested Issues In The Evaluation Of Child Sexual Abuse

Author : Kathleen Coulborn Faller,Mark D. Everson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317683698

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Contested Issues in the Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse by Kathleen Coulborn Faller,Mark D. Everson Pdf

This book represents a significant contribution to the highly contested debate surrounding how allegations of child sexual abuse should be evaluated. Despite decades of substantial research in this sensitive area, professional consensus remains elusive. A particular source of contention is the sensitivity vs. specificity debate; whether evaluators should aim to reduce the number of true allegations that are labelled false or to reduce the number of false allegations that are labelled true. This edited collection aims to address directly and offer new insights into this debate. It responds directly to Kuehnle and Connell's edited volume, The Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse Allegations: A Comprehensive Guide to Assessment and Testimony (2009), which included chapters which advocated strong specificity positions at the expense of sensitivity. The chapters in this collection feature both challenges to, and replies by, the authors in Kuehnle and Connell's book, making this an essential resource that moves the debate forward. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Child Sexual Abuse.

Author : Kathryn Kuehnle,Mary Connell
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 789 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2008-12-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470478691

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The Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse Allegations by Kathryn Kuehnle,Mary Connell Pdf

The editors of this collection are experienced practitioners and teachers of forensic psychology. They have collected chapters written by nationally and internationally respected experts in applied research and practice to provide others with their best advice and knowledge on conducting evaluations for and testifying in court.

Author : Tara Ney
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134862337

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True And False Allegations Of Child Sexual Abuse by Tara Ney Pdf

It is important for society that the backlash does not result in the reburial of the problem of child sexual abuse. ‘True and False Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse’ represents an important contribution to that effort. This book is about conducting evaluations of allegations of child sexual abuse that take into account research knowledge and practice wisdom. It is not a cookbook about how to do evaluations. Rather, it provides a great deal of food for thought and is aimed at child abuse professionals who can critically read and test the material against their experiences in the field. It includes a wide spectrum of information, approaches, and opinions about child sexual abuse evaluation.

Author : Claudia Reyes-Quilodrán,Rajendra Baikady
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783031282218

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Latin American Social Work in the Justice System by Claudia Reyes-Quilodrán,Rajendra Baikady Pdf

Social work has long been working directly with the criminal and civil courts of the justice system. The work of Latin American practitioners in the legal system, however, is little known at global and local levels. This book is the first to go beyond Western-centric appraisals and presents a truly Latin American portrait of social work in the justice system. The long-term interaction of social work practitioners with the judicial system enabled them to develop an expertise to dialogue with other disciplines such as law and psychology. This knowledge is very important to identify and share with other professionals to develop specialized programs for education and training. In this sense, positive and negative experiences of social work in the justice system allow one to improve its practice. It is crucial to identify local experiences and the great dilemmas that the profession faces on this subject. The volume's chapters deal with these dynamics in Latin American countries including: Forensic Social Work: The construction of possible ways of the criminal intervention Socio-Legal Social Work in the Field of Criminal Defense Family and Community Life: Contributions of Social Work to the Debate in Family Courts Support to Victims in High-conflict Scenarios: An approach from the socio-legal, the pedagogical, and the care perspectives The Assessment of Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Allegations from a Social Work Perspective Latin American Social Work in the Justice System is essential reading for students, researchers, academicians, policymakers, and practitioners who are interested in international social work with a special focus on Latin American countries and legal culture. Students and scholars in law, development studies, and public policy as well as psychologists working with and interested in the judicial system would also find this book a useful resource.

Author : Susanna Johansson,Kari Stefansen,Elisiv Bakketeig,Anna Kaldal
Publisher : Springer
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319583884

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Collaborating Against Child Abuse by Susanna Johansson,Kari Stefansen,Elisiv Bakketeig,Anna Kaldal Pdf

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This edited collection explores the background and implementation of the Nordic Barnahus (or 'Children's House') model – recognised as one of the most important reforms related to children who are the victims of crime in the Nordic region. This book discusses both its potential to affect change and the challenges facing it. The model was introduced as a response to a growing recognition of the need for more integrated and child-centred services for children exposed to violence and sexual abuse. In the Barnahus structure, different professions work together to ensure that victimized children receive help and treatment and that their legal rights are met. This original study is organised into four broad themes: child-friendliness, support and treatment; the forensic child investigative interview; children’s rights perspectives; and interagency collaboration and professional autonomy. Each themed section includes in-depth chapters from different Nordic countries, outlining and analysing the practice and outcomes of the collaborative work engaged in by Barnahus from different perspectives. The introductory and concluding chapters offer a comparative lens useful for policy and practice implementation within the Nordic welfare state context and beyond, ensuring this book has global academic and practical appeal.

Author : Kathleen Coulborn Faller
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2007-01-11
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780199886029

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Interviewing Children about Sexual Abuse by Kathleen Coulborn Faller Pdf

A core issue for professionals responsible for addressing sexual abuse is how to correctly identify cases. Interviewing Children About Sexual Abuse: Controversies and Best Practice critically reviews the research and practice on the spectrum of issues related to interviewing the sexually abused child. Its chapters cover all the most important topics that interviewers must keep in mind, from the accuracy of children's memories to appropriate types of questions to include to the use of interview aids, and within each chapter is a comprehensive review of research and practice, leading to conclusions that can be used to guide practice in this most sensitive of assignments.

Author : Celia B. Fisher
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 697 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016-03-24
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781483369310

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Decoding the Ethics Code by Celia B. Fisher Pdf

Revised to reflect the current status of scientific and professional theory, practices, and debate across all facets of ethical decision making, this latest edition of Celia B. Fisher’s acclaimed Decoding the Ethics Code: A Practical Guide for Psychologists demystifies the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct. The Fourth Edition explains and puts into practical perspective the format, choice of wording, aspirational principles, and enforceability of the code. Providing in-depth discussions of the foundation and application of each ethical standard to the broad spectrum of scientific, teaching, and professional roles of psychologists, this unique guide helps practitioners effectively use ethical principles and standards to morally conduct their work activities, avoid ethical violations, and, most importantly, preserve and protect the fundamental rights and welfare of those whom they serve.

Author : Mark L. Goldstein
Publisher : Springer
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-03
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783319139425

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Handbook of Child Custody by Mark L. Goldstein Pdf

This authoritative reference brings together leading experts for up-to-date theory, findings, and guidelines on the core aspects of child custody evaluations. Contributors offer steps for gathering more accurate family data through home observations, interviews, and collateral information. Chapters examine psychological assessment tools commonly used in evaluations, including measures relating to parenting competencies, mental illness, domestic violence, and substance abuse, and consider increasingly salient issues such as relocation and families in therapy. The section on case studies shows best practices applied in real-life custody situations, and a chapter authored by a family court judge offers rarely-seen perspective from the bench. Featured in the Handbook: · A survey of ethical and professional issues. · Observing and interviewing children, adolescents, and adults. · Psychological assessment and personality testing. · A detailed review of the Bricklin scales. · Specialized issues, including parental alienation, attachment, cults, and more. · Illustrative case studies and psychological reports. Mental health professionals who conduct child custody evaluations, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists clinical social workers, family and marriage counselors, and licensed clinical professional counselors, will appreciate the Handbook of Child Custody. Family law attorneys will also find the Handbook useful in assisting them in child custody litigation. Its thorough coverage will aid evaluators in making recommendations that are professional, ethical, and impartial, and family lawyers in understanding the evaluation process and preparing for expert testimony.

Author : William T. O'Donohue,James H. Geer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781317782834

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The Sexual Abuse of Children by William T. O'Donohue,James H. Geer Pdf

The sexual abuse of children is now seen as an enormous problem; first, because there is an increasing awareness that it is more prevalent than previously thought, and second, because it gives rise to so many complex questions. How is sexual abuse to be defined? What are the effects of abuse? How can the victim be helped? How can abuse be prevented? These two comprehensive volumes cover a wide spectrum of basic and applied issues. Expert contributors -- including physicians, attorneys, psychologists, philosophers, social workers, and engineers -- address such relevant topics as epidemiology, animal models, legal reforms, feminist scholarship, child pornography, medical assessment, and diverse models of psychotherapeutic intention.

Author : Michael A. Guerzoni
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000405811

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Child Protection in the Church by Michael A. Guerzoni Pdf

Child Protection in the Church investigates whether, amidst publicised promises of change from church institutions and the introduction of “safe church” policies and procedures, reform is actually occurring within Christian churches towards safeguarding, using a case study of the Anglican Diocese of Tasmania, Australia. Through the use of interviews and document analysis, the book provides an insight into the attitudes and practices of “ordinary clergypersons” towards child sexual abuse and safeguarding to understand how safe ministry is understood and executed in everyday life in the Church, and to what extent it aligns with policy requirements and criminological best practice. It adopts organisational culture theory, the perspective used to explain how clerical culture enabled and concealed child sexual abuse in the Church to the present, in order to understand how clerical attitudes (cognition) and practice (conduct) today is being shaped by some of the same negative cultures. Underlying these cultures is misunderstandings of abuse causation, which are shown here to negatively shape clerical practice and, at times, compromise policy and procedural requirements. Providing an insight into the lived reality of safeguarding within churches, and highlighting the ongoing complexities of safe ministry, the book is a useful companion to students, academics, and practitioners of child protection and organisational studies, alongside clergy, church leaders, and those training for the ministry.

Author : Lenore E. Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : UOM:39015050394223

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Handbook on Sexual Abuse of Children by Lenore E. Walker Pdf

Author : Robert M. Galatzer-Levy,Louis Kraus,Jeanne Galatzer-Levy
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 735 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-23
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470459331

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The Scientific Basis of Child Custody Decisions by Robert M. Galatzer-Levy,Louis Kraus,Jeanne Galatzer-Levy Pdf

The legal system requires mental health professionals to provide research summaries to support their evaluations in child custody cases. Contributions from leading developmental researchers, legal professionals, and clinicians describe how scientific evidence is properly used in court. Timely and current, this book helps evaluators access the best information to fulfill their obligations to their clients and the court. The Second Edition adds chapters on family observation, parental alienation, and sexual abuse. Forensic psychologists, family lawyers, and judges will be equipped with the most current information to aid in custody decisions.

Author : Richardson, Sue,Bacon, Heather
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781447350293

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Child Sexual Abuse: Whose Problem? by Richardson, Sue,Bacon, Heather Pdf

In Cleveland in 1987 a medical diagnosis of child sexual abuse was made in 127 children, resulting in their removal from home. The consequent intense scrutiny and public criticism around the case, together with the subsequent Butler-Sloss inquiry, resulted in the medical evidence being discredited, giving rise to a system which relies on children to speak out about their abuse. This book argues that this 1987 crisis continues to shape child protection today, resulting in opportunities to protect children being missed. Now re-issued with a substantial new introduction and concluding reflections, this book provides the only account by key professionals directly involved in the Cleveland cases, allowing readers to understand what really took place in Cleveland and why it continues to matter today. It analyses the many failures to address the plight of sexually abused children and makes constructive suggestions for the way forward to provide more effective interventions for children at risk.

Author : William T. O'Donohue,James H. Geer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-12
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781317760047

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The Sexual Abuse of Children by William T. O'Donohue,James H. Geer Pdf

The sexual abuse of children is now seen as an enormous problem; first, because there is an increasing awareness that it is more prevalent than previously thought, and second, because it gives rise to so many complex questions. How is sexual abuse to be defined? What are the effects of abuse? How can the victim be helped? How can abuse be prevented? These two comprehensive volumes cover a wide spectrum of basic and applied issues. Expert contributors -- including physicians, attorneys, psychologists, philosophers, social workers, and engineers -- address such relevant topics as epidemiology, animal models, legal reforms, feminist scholarship, child pornography, medical assessment, and diverse models of psychotherapeutic intention.

Author : Martin A. Finkel,Angelo P. Giardino
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 076192082X

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Medical Evaluation of Child Sexual Abuse by Martin A. Finkel,Angelo P. Giardino Pdf

This newly updated edition of the top-selling reference manual for the medical evaluation of suspected child sexual abuse has been expanded to reflect the increasing importance of properly performed, well-documented examinations. Not only does the book cover aspects of the physical examination and diagnosis for sexual abuse, its additional coverage of interviewing children and collecting evidence for criminal investigations makes it an inclusive guidebook for all aspects of the child sexual abuse evaluation process.