
Issue Focused Forensic Child Custody Assessment (Practitioner's Resource Series)
Author: Eric G. MartPublisher: Professional Resource PressPaperback:ISBN 10: 1568871112ISBN 13: 978-1568871110This book is designed to present a focused, issue-oriented approach to child custody assessment. Common models of custody assessment will be briefly described, and the strengths and weaknesses of each will be examined, from both a clinical/forensic and an ethical perspective. The movement toward more focused custody assessments will be outlined and the literature on this trend briefly discussed. The rationale of focused, issue-oriented approach will be presented, and a step-by-step guide to conducting such assessments will be provided. From the Inside Flap POSSIBLE REVIEWS "This is a very sophisticated, scholarly analysis of the complex and controversial task of conducting a reasonable child custody evaluation. Dr. Mart provides an interesting review and analysis of the relevant scientific and legal litera