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Threats to Perceptions of Fairness in the Termination of Parental Rights
Author(s) -
Wayne Raymie H.,
Smith Brenda D.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
juvenile and family court journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.155
H-Index - 19
eISSN - 1755-6988
pISSN - 0161-7109
DOI - 10.1111/jfcj.12079
Subject(s) - legitimacy , perception , coding (social sciences) , procedural justice , process (computing) , economic justice , psychology , welfare , social psychology , political science , law , sociology , computer science , social science , neuroscience , politics , operating system
Termination of parental rights ( TPR ) proceedings are among the most important family court activities. This study contributes to knowledge of the TPR process by illustrating practices employed in TPR proceedings and considering ways that certain practices can hinder perceptions of fairness. TPR court records from one state were analyzed using inductive coding procedures. The analysis identified nine categories of threats to perceptions of fairness in the TPR process. Findings have implications for procedural justice and the legitimacy of child welfare practice.