Abstract This paper will take in-depth understanding of the role of the forensic psychology professional in child custody evaluations. The paper will not only discuss the role of the forensic professional but also provide a description of custody evaluations and the ethical considerations that are involved. This paper will focus the particular practice in this area of forensic psychology and current best practices. The Role of the Forensic Professional in Child-custody Evaluations 1 Introduction There is little literature that discusses the role of the forensic professional in regards to conducting child custody evaluations. In order for a forensic professional to conduct these evaluations, they must possess the knowledge and skills.
The assessment chosen: The Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth (SAVRY). This assessment is used to evaluate the risk of violence for children between the ages of 12 to 18 years old. Explain the relevance of assessing for conduct disorder features/traits in juvenile forensic populations, as well as the reasons for such an assessment. In a juvenile correctional program, this assessment would be relevant. According to Vincent et al.
Standard 2 of the APA’s Ethical Principals of Psychologists and Code of Conduct (a) and (e) requires psychologists to “provide services, teach and conduct research with populations and in areas only within the boundaries of their competence, based on their education, training, supervised experience, consultation, study or professional experience [and] in those emerging areas in which generally recognized standards for preparatory training do not yet exist, psychologists nevertheless take reasonable steps to ensure the competence of their work and to protect clients/patients, students, supervisees, research participants, organizational clients and others from harm” (Corey et al., 2011, p. 325). Essentially, the APA Code of Conduct requires psychologists to know and maintain professional
Assess the Usefulness of Risk Factors in Managing Youth Offenders. This essay will be attempting to explore the usefulness of risk factors, when it comes to managing young offenders. It will begin by defining the key terms ‘risk factors’ and ‘youth offenders’ before outlining some of the most important risk factors commonly connected with young offenders. It will then attempt to examine the ways in which these particular risk factors are used to identify and then manage those young people who commit crime. The essay will be looking at these risk factors and their effects with particular reference to the Youth Justice System, in addition to other agencies.
Armando Aleman # 36 Addiction Studies # 9 Field Work for Addiction Personal 11-03-09 Dr. Crossen Child Abuse The standard of care recognizes that licensed clinicians must report child abuse. CADCs / /CATCs can use Penal Code 11164 as standard of care, but Then , the therapist must have a “ reasonable suspicion “ that Child Abuse has taken place. This may seem vague; however, the law goes to add specifics about what “ Reasonable “ means. The following information
These studies are accredited by government agencies or university grants and are conducted by professionals in the field. Throughout this research, I aimed to answer the question on; how does divorce affect the psychological well-being of children and at what point. Throughout my research, I found that divorce effects those involved throughout their life in different situations that complicates their behavior or even their sanguinity or cynicism regarding marriage. While the research shown by Schindler helped broaden the view of when the changes in the family dynamics actually happened. Hallie, F. "The Influence of Divorce on the Relationship Between Adult Parent-Child and Adult Sibling Relationship."
As a learner in the field psychology I will be awarded the opportunity to study or explore various areas in this field that will allow me to implement the findings or what I have learned to the work that I do with clients. I am currently employed as the foster care and adoption supervisor with the Department of Social Services so I deal with youth as well as adults who are facing many different problems or issues in today’s society. Continuing my education and gaining more knowledge in the field of psychology, with a specialization in child and adolescent development, will enable me to add to the skills and knowledge I have already obtained (through undergraduate studies in Psychology and Early Childhood as well as experience) and allow me to better serve the clients I work with on a daily
This is a personal assumption based off of previous experiences that I have been through. My professional assumption is that sexual predators have issues that they need help treating and coping with. There are a set of common traits for child molesters. They have a history of abuse in their childhood, an inability to empathize, bad coping skills, inefficient self-management skills, previous sexual offenses that have been undetected, pro-offending attitudes and social,
1711-Protecting Children Manual-10 18/8/06 8:07 AM Page 1 Identifying and responding to child abuse and neglect A Guide for Professionals 1711-Protecting Children Manual-10 18/8/06 8:07 AM Page 2 Contents Foreword 1 The facts about child abuse 2 Key Terms 3 Factors that contribute to abuse and neglect 4 The consequences of abuse and neglect 5 How do I recognise when a child or young person is at risk? Roles and responsibilities 6 11 Reporting child abuse and neglect 13 Information Sharing 15 Making a report to the Department for Community Development 16 What action will the Department for Community Development take if an investigation is needed? Obtaining feedback 19 19 What if I disagree with the Department? 20 Tips on dealing with disclosures 21 Safety checklist 22 Issues that may affect a decision to report 23 Frequently used terms in the Department for Community Development 27 Contact numbers for Department for Community Development offices 29 Services and organisations which can provide help, advice and support 30 1711-Protecting Children Manual-10 18/8/06 8:07 AM Page 1 Foreword Professionals working in a variety of settings, play a vital role in supporting parents to care for their children. As trusted and respected members of the community they often have established relationships with families, giving them valuable insight into the challenges they face.
CBT 2 Abstract Objective: Childhood psychic trauma affects several areas of the brain which in relation causes behavioral problems. Traumatized children who are victims of physical or sexual abuse, neglect or other traumatic event is generally evaluated and supervised by therapist who provides trauma focused treatment. I will be providing information on realistic strategies used for managing dysfunctional emotions and behavior problems which is broken down by the trauma focused evidence base treatment also referred to as (EBT) used for children who are highly distress. Methods: Cognitive therapy looks to help children defeat difficulties. Treatment planning includes a balance of both trauma and behavioral focal point, working on ongoing behavioral problems and behavioral crises, modify distorted thinking so that families could have the knowledge to transfer, and children can learn how to talk through their experiences.