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Parenting plan evaluation standards and guidelines for psychologists: Setting the frame
Author(s) -
Connell Mary
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
behavioral sciences and the law
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.649
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1099-0798
pISSN - 0735-3936
DOI - 10.1002/bsl.942
Subject(s) - plan (archaeology) , set (abstract data type) , psychology , ideal (ethics) , frame (networking) , applied psychology , engineering ethics , computer science , political science , law , engineering , telecommunications , archaeology , history , programming language
This article explores how various sources of authority interact to govern psychologists' parenting plan evaluations (child custody evaluations), and remedies that are available when an evaluation is poorly conducted. The law in some jurisdictions may establish specific elements to be included in such evaluations; the professional associations to which psychologists belong may set forth enforceable standards, aspirational guidelines, and white papers; and learned treatises may describe ideal practices. Psychologists may rely on these sources of authority to shape their evaluations, and, finally, may consult with colleagues for guidance. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.