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Welcome to the Child Custody LibGuide, a comprehensive resource designed to support students, practitioners, and researchers exploring the legal, ethical, and psychological dimensions of child custody. This guide provides access to essential materials that will help you understand the principles and practices involved in custody evaluations, as well as the broader social, cultural, and developmental issues that shape family law decisions.

Within this guide, you will find resources on:

• The legal frameworks that govern custody cases across jurisdictions.

• Ethical and professional standards for evaluators and practitioners.

• Methods and techniques used in conducting custody evaluations.

• Assessments of the best interests of the child, parenting abilities, and family dynamics.

• Considerations of cultural diversity and sensitivity in child custody evaluations.

This LibGuide connects you to scholarly articles, textbooks, case studies, professional guidelines, and multimedia resources that will enhance both your academic and practical understanding. Whether you are preparing for coursework, conducting research, or seeking guidance for professional practice, this guide will serve as a valuable starting point to deepen your knowledge and skills.

UNIT 1: INTRODUCTION TO CHILD CUSTODY

Child Custody Revisited (Article)

Child Custody, Law, and Women's Work (Book)

Handbook of Psychology  (Book)

The Empirics Of Child Custody (Article)

Parents In Child Custody Disputes: Why Are They Disputing (Article)

Adoption And Child Custody: Best Interests Of The Child? (Article)

A Cogent Case For A New Child Custody Standard (Article)

UNIT 2: LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND PRINCIPLES OF CHILD CUSTODY

Family Systems Paradigm For Legal Decision Making Affecting Child Custody (Article)

Child Custody Evaluation (Book)

Determining The Underminable: The Best Interest Of The Child Standard As An Imperfect But Necessary Guidepost To Determine Child Custody(Article)

Multi-Parent Custody (Article)

Rethinking Joint Custody (Article)

Legal Presumptions And The Role Of The Mental Health Professionals In Child Custody Proceedings (Article)

UNIT 3: ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATORS

Ethical Violations: What Can And Does In Child Custody Evaluations? (Article)

Ethical Responsibilities In Child Custody Evaluations: Implications For Evaluation Methodology (Article)

Ethical And Professional Considerations In Divorce And Child Custody Cases ( Article)

On Being A Child Custody Evaluator: Professional And Personal Challenges, Risks, And Rewards (Article)

Conducting Child Custody Evaluations In The Context Of Family Violence Allegations: Practical Techniques And Suggestion For Ethical Practice (Article)

Psychological Testing In Child Custody Evaluations With Ethnically Diverse Families: Ethical Concerns And Practice Recommendations (Article)

UNIT 4: METHODS AND TECHNIQUES FOR CONDUCTIG CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS

A Critical Review Of Child Custody Evaluation Reports (Article)

A Critical Assessment Of Child Custody Evaluations (Article)

Supporting Children's Mental Health In Schools: Teacher Perception Of Needs, Roles, And Barriers (Article)

Behavioral, Social And Emotional Assessment Of Children And Adolescents (Book)

UNIT 5: ASSESSMENT OF THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE CHILD

Knowledge Of The Unknown Child: A Systematic Review Of The Elements Of The Best Interests Of The Child Assessment For Recently Arrived Refugee Children (Article)

Flaws In The Assessment Of The Of The Best Interests Of The Newborn (Article)

In The Best Interests Of The Abuser: Coercive Control, Child Custody Proceedings And The "Expert" Assessments That Guide Judicial Determinations (Article)

Child -Centered Social Work Practice-Three Unique Meanings In The Context Of Looking After Children And The Assessment Framework In Australia, Canada And Sweden (Article)

Clinical Education And The "Best Interest" Representation Of Children In Custody Disputes: Challenges And Opportunities In Lawyering And Pedagogy (Article)

Assessment of Parents And Young Children (Children Act 1989)-A Child Psychotherapy Point Of View (Article)

UNIT6: ASSESSMENT OF THE PARENTING ABILITIES

Parenting Capacity (Article)

Issues In Clinical Assessment Of Minimal Parenting Competence (Article)

Assessing Parenting Competence In Child Protection Cases: A Clinical Practice Model (Article)

Assessing Parenting Capacity In Child Protection: Towards A Knowledge-Based Model (Article)

Parenting As Relationship: A Framework For Assessment And Practice (Article)

Evaluating The Parental Fitness Of Psychiatrically Diagnosed Individuals: Advocating A Functional -Contextual Analysis Of Parenting (Article)

UNIT 7: Assessment Of The Parenting Abilities

Parenting Capacity (Article)

Issues In Clinical Assessment Of Minimal Parenting Competence (Article)

Assessing Parenting Competence In Child Protection Cases: A Clinical Practice Model (Article)

Evaluating Parenting Capacity: Validity Problems With The MMPI-2, PAI, CAPI, And Ratings Of Child Adjustment (Article)

Assessment Of The Relationship Between Parenting Stress And A Child's Ability To Functionally Communicate (Article)

Parenthood And Mental Health: A Bridge Between Infant And Adult Psychiatry (Book)

UNIT 8: CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND SENSITIVITY IN CHILD CUSTODY EVALUATIONS

Psychological Testing In Child Custody Evaluations With Ethically Diverse Families: Ethical Concerns And Practice Recommendations (Article)

A Critical Assessment Of Child Custody Evaluations (Article)

Cultural Competency And Child Custody Evaluations: An Initial Step (Article)

A Critical Review Of Child Custody Evaluations Report (Article)

Bias In The Family: Race, Ethnicity, And Culture In Custody Disputes (Article)

Evidence Base Of Custody And Access Evaluations (Article)