Psycho-Legal Concepts for Parenting in Child Custody and Child Protection Vol. 2 : Ethical and Legal Issues for Mental Health Clinicians Working with Court-Involved Families

• Autore: Tustin Don
• Pubblicazione: Singapore : , : Springer, , 2024; ©2024
• Edizione: 1st ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (161 pages)
• Soggetto topico: Atenció a la infància i a l'adolescència; Aspectes morals; Salut mental; Famílies amb problemes; Procediment penal
• Soggetto genere / forma: Llibres electrònics
• Nota di contenuto: Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Editor -- Abbreviations -- 1 Ethical and Legal Issues for Mental Health Professionals Working With Court-Involved Families -- The Topic of Cumulative Harm to Children -- Differing Perspectives About Parent–Child Contact in Child Custody and Child Protection Courts -- 2 Legal and Ethical Issues for Expert Witnesses on Family Matters -- Introduction -- Different Roles of a Forensic Assessor and a Therapy Clinician -- Dilemmas That Arise During Reportable Therapy -- Current Professional Guidelines -- Universal Professional Ethical Principles -- Legal Principles in Australia -- Universal Legal Principles -- Ethical Issues When a Parent is a Client -- Ethical Issues When a Client is a Child -- Principles in Other Jurisdictions -- Assessment of Parenting Capacity -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: Information Sheet for Separated Parents -- Clarify Arrangements at the Outset -- Clarify Role -- Confidentiality -- Services provided to a young person -- Capacity of a Young Person to Give Informed Consent -- Multiple Relationships & Conflict of Interest -- Psychological Assessments -- Psychological Reports -- Appendix 2: Assess Risk of Self-Harm in a Young Person
• Sommario/riassunto: This book, edited by Don Tustin, explores ethical and legal issues faced by mental health clinicians working with families involved in child custody and protection cases. It provides insights into the psycho-legal concepts essential for parenting in these contexts. The book addresses various topics, including the challenges of treating children with separated parents, common co-parenting mistakes, and the risks of cumulative harm to children. It emphasizes the importance of early intervention and support services for vulnerable families and highlights the role of mental health professionals in court proceedings. The work is intended for clinicians, legal professionals, and policymakers involved in family law and child protection.
• Titolo autorizzato: Psycho-Legal Concepts for Parenting in Child Custody and Child Protection Vol. 2
• ISBN: 9789819753963; 9819753961
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910897982103321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II