Family law quarterly · 2003 · 27 citations · 0 references
Social SciencesPsychiatryPsychologyChild PsychiatryForensic PsychologyPsychotherapyChild AbuseChild Clinical PsychologyChild MaltreatmentChild PsychotherapyForensic Child PsychiatryPsychotherapy AssessmentChild Forensic TestimonyChild TherapyCourt-ordered TreatmentCritical Evaluation Of EvidenceEvidence-based Psychotherapy For ChildrenExamination Of Child WitnessesForensic Evaluation Of MinorsTherapeutic Jurisprudence
adequate expertise run the risk of exacerbating, rather than improving, the life situations of these children. In this article, we describe the appropriate role of a child's therapist in a forensic context, and the differences between court-related treatment and traditional psychotherapy. We also suggest criteria for evaluating the performance and expertise of children's therapists, critical evaluation of declarations, and determining when a change of therapists is necessary. We offer some practice tips for attorneys.