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Guidelines for Psychological Evaluations in Child Protection Matters
Committee on Professional Practice and Standards1
Board of Professional Affairs
Approved by the Council of Representatives
American Psychological Association
February 1998
http://www.apa.org/practice/childprotection.html
Researching references to-- Psychological Evaluations
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Researching references to-- Psychological Evaluations
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Shattered Bonds: the Color of Child Welfare
by Dorothy Roberts
Richard Niolon, Ph.D.
04/04
http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=psyc ... 1&.intl=us
Roberts pays special attention to the role of psychologists in child protective matters. She states that some psychologists recommend against returning a child to the biological home in 93% of the cases they see. She also raises concerns that psychological evaluations of parents involved in child protective matters is a kind of "money making business" with evaluations recommending "no change" to the case followed by "re-evaluation in one year." Roberts argues Psychological Evaluations were especially harmful, as parents with "normal" problems are pathologized, and "core" personality pathology is not separated from distress resulting from the family break-up. She also notes internal investigations that found workers classified psychologists as "pro-" or "anti-" parent, and referred cases to them to obtain professional opinions matching their own. She states such psychologists can be hired to search for negative information about a Black parent, looking until they find it. Copied from the web.
As a psychologist who used to perform evaluations for Child Protective Services (DCFS here in Illinois), I have to note concern over Roberts' point here. On the one hand, this is something I and other psychologists suspected. We tried to maintain a neutral view of the cases that came to us to compensate for this, but sometimes this was very difficult to do when the concerns of courts, attorneys, and caseworkers all serve to limit your access to information about the case.
On the other hand, after a while, this kind of situation becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy. If workers perceive a psychologist to more frequently recommend Termination of Parental Rights, they are more likely over time to send chronic and severe cases to the psychologist. Thus, their perception that the psychologist is more likely to take a strict approach to the case becomes confirmed and strengthened over time, as does the psychologist's tendency to take a harsh stance. They continue to selectively refer cases to that psychologist, and then a review of the cases sent to the psychologist will very likely show a high number of harsh recommendations. Likewise, if workers perceive a psychologist is more "pro-family" they will refer better functioning families to this psychologist to maximize the chances of a recommendation for reunification of the family. Over time, this happens more and more, the worker and psychologists are reinforced for their actions, and a later examination of this psychologist's "record" would be similarly highly positive.
by Dorothy Roberts
Richard Niolon, Ph.D.
04/04
http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=psyc ... 1&.intl=us
Roberts pays special attention to the role of psychologists in child protective matters. She states that some psychologists recommend against returning a child to the biological home in 93% of the cases they see. She also raises concerns that psychological evaluations of parents involved in child protective matters is a kind of "money making business" with evaluations recommending "no change" to the case followed by "re-evaluation in one year." Roberts argues Psychological Evaluations were especially harmful, as parents with "normal" problems are pathologized, and "core" personality pathology is not separated from distress resulting from the family break-up. She also notes internal investigations that found workers classified psychologists as "pro-" or "anti-" parent, and referred cases to them to obtain professional opinions matching their own. She states such psychologists can be hired to search for negative information about a Black parent, looking until they find it. Copied from the web.
As a psychologist who used to perform evaluations for Child Protective Services (DCFS here in Illinois), I have to note concern over Roberts' point here. On the one hand, this is something I and other psychologists suspected. We tried to maintain a neutral view of the cases that came to us to compensate for this, but sometimes this was very difficult to do when the concerns of courts, attorneys, and caseworkers all serve to limit your access to information about the case.
On the other hand, after a while, this kind of situation becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy. If workers perceive a psychologist to more frequently recommend Termination of Parental Rights, they are more likely over time to send chronic and severe cases to the psychologist. Thus, their perception that the psychologist is more likely to take a strict approach to the case becomes confirmed and strengthened over time, as does the psychologist's tendency to take a harsh stance. They continue to selectively refer cases to that psychologist, and then a review of the cases sent to the psychologist will very likely show a high number of harsh recommendations. Likewise, if workers perceive a psychologist is more "pro-family" they will refer better functioning families to this psychologist to maximize the chances of a recommendation for reunification of the family. Over time, this happens more and more, the worker and psychologists are reinforced for their actions, and a later examination of this psychologist's "record" would be similarly highly positive.
Ms. Patricia S. Tweedy, M.P.A.
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
9101 Burnet Road, Suite 212
Austin, Texas 78758
Letter Opinion No. 92-39
http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=psyc ... 1&.intl=us
Re: Whether privileged information
relevant to the parent-child relationship
that a psychologist gained during a
voluntary psychological evaluation
of a person involved in, or associated
with, court proceedings involving the
parent-child relationship are excepted
from disclosure under Texas Rule of
Civil Evidence 510(d)(6) (RQ-349)
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Pursuant to Texas Rule of Civil Evidence
510(d)(6), a licensed psychologist may
disclose privileged information if the
information is relevant in any suit affecting
the parent-child relationship. The Opinion
Committee will not issue an opinion that
effectively overrules a judicial decision.
Executive Director
Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
9101 Burnet Road, Suite 212
Austin, Texas 78758
Letter Opinion No. 92-39
http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=psyc ... 1&.intl=us
Re: Whether privileged information
relevant to the parent-child relationship
that a psychologist gained during a
voluntary psychological evaluation
of a person involved in, or associated
with, court proceedings involving the
parent-child relationship are excepted
from disclosure under Texas Rule of
Civil Evidence 510(d)(6) (RQ-349)
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Pursuant to Texas Rule of Civil Evidence
510(d)(6), a licensed psychologist may
disclose privileged information if the
information is relevant in any suit affecting
the parent-child relationship. The Opinion
Committee will not issue an opinion that
effectively overrules a judicial decision.
Justices Weigh Privacy Rights Against Best Interests of Children
by Danielle Rodier
Pennsylvania Law Weekly
July 7, 1999
http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=psyc ... 1&.intl=us
In considering what one justice called a "landmark" issue involving the privacy rights of parents accused of child abuse, the high court has ruled that a mother cannot be ordered to undergo psychological testing in conjunction with dependency proceedings.
by Danielle Rodier
Pennsylvania Law Weekly
July 7, 1999
http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=psyc ... 1&.intl=us
In considering what one justice called a "landmark" issue involving the privacy rights of parents accused of child abuse, the high court has ruled that a mother cannot be ordered to undergo psychological testing in conjunction with dependency proceedings.
Independent Psychological Evaluations
Psychological Evaluation of an Alleged Sexual Abuse Victim by the Defense
Ralph Underwager and Hollida Wakefield
http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=psyc ... 1&.intl=us
Psychological Evaluation of an Alleged Sexual Abuse Victim by the Defense
Ralph Underwager and Hollida Wakefield
http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=psyc ... 1&.intl=us
THE SUPREME COURT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
___________________________
Belknap County Probate Court
No. 2000-748
IN RE CRAIG T. AND MEGAN T.
Argued: March 6, 2002
Opinion Issued: May 24, 2002
http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=p ... 1&.intl=us
She further contends her failure to complete a psychological evaluation is irrelevant in determining whether she failed to correct the conditions that led to the findings of neglect. We disagree.
___________________________
Belknap County Probate Court
No. 2000-748
IN RE CRAIG T. AND MEGAN T.
Argued: March 6, 2002
Opinion Issued: May 24, 2002
http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=p ... 1&.intl=us
She further contends her failure to complete a psychological evaluation is irrelevant in determining whether she failed to correct the conditions that led to the findings of neglect. We disagree.
IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEEAT NASHVILLEMarch 18, 2004 SessionTONYA PETRECE RAY v. WILLIAM MARTIN RAY v. STEPHEN ERICSTAGGSA Direct Appeal from the Circuit Court for Davidson CountyNo. 99D-662 The Honorable Carol Soloman, JudgeNo. M2003-01158-COA-R3-CV - Filed May 18, 2004
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Natural father of minor twin children appeals trial court's final order of custody and visitation on
multiple grounds, alleging primarily that (1) the trial court erred in awarding visitation to stepfather;
(2) the trial court erred in refusing to change children's surname to that of their natural father; and
(3) the trial court improperly based its opinion on a sealed psychological report.
We affirm in part,
reverse in part, and remand.
http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=p ... 1&.intl=us
Natural father of minor twin children appeals trial court's final order of custody and visitation on
multiple grounds, alleging primarily that (1) the trial court erred in awarding visitation to stepfather;
(2) the trial court erred in refusing to change children's surname to that of their natural father; and
(3) the trial court improperly based its opinion on a sealed psychological report.
We affirm in part,
reverse in part, and remand.
Psychological Evaluation and Medicaid
Georgia MEDICAID
http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=medi ... 1&.intl=us
NY MEDICAID
http://www.oms.nysed.gov/medicaid/guide ... book_6.htm
Utah MEDICAID
http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=m ... 1&.intl=us
ND MEDICAID
http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=m ... 1&.intl=us
NJ MEDICAID
http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=m ... 1&.intl=us
NY – HMO’s
http://216icp9.125.130/search/cache?p=m ... 1&.intl=us
Georgia MEDICAID
http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=medi ... 1&.intl=us
NY MEDICAID
http://www.oms.nysed.gov/medicaid/guide ... book_6.htm
Utah MEDICAID
http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=m ... 1&.intl=us
ND MEDICAID
http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=m ... 1&.intl=us
NJ MEDICAID
http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?p=m ... 1&.intl=us
NY – HMO’s
http://216icp9.125.130/search/cache?p=m ... 1&.intl=us
DSM- Diagnostic &Statistica Manual
DSM Wikipedia
http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=mult ... 1&.intl=us
DSM IV codes Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-IV_Codes
DSM IV Multi-Axial System
http://psyweb.com/Mdisord/DSM_IV/jsp/dsm_iv.jsp
ICD International classification of diseases Widkpedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICD
DSM Wikipedia
http://66.218.69.11/search/cache?p=mult ... 1&.intl=us
DSM IV codes Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DSM-IV_Codes
DSM IV Multi-Axial System
http://psyweb.com/Mdisord/DSM_IV/jsp/dsm_iv.jsp
ICD International classification of diseases Widkpedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICD
Paula Caplan -- Advocate for victims of misdiagnosis
Paula J. Caplan congressional hearings
psychdiagonsis.net
http://www.psychdiagnosis.net/
Psychiatric Labels Plague Women's Mental Health
By Paula J. Caplan
Women's eNews
1. Tuesday 16 May 2006
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/051806WB.shtml
People of Courage
http://home.earthlink.net/~people-of-courage/index.html
Paula Caplan site
http://paulajcaplan.net/index.htm
Paula J. Caplan congressional hearings
psychdiagonsis.net
http://www.psychdiagnosis.net/
Psychiatric Labels Plague Women's Mental Health
By Paula J. Caplan
Women's eNews
1. Tuesday 16 May 2006
http://www.truthout.org/issues_06/051806WB.shtml
People of Courage
http://home.earthlink.net/~people-of-courage/index.html
Paula Caplan site
http://paulajcaplan.net/index.htm
Guidelines for Psychological Evaluations in Child Protection
Approved by the Council of Representatives
American Psychological Association
February 1998
Guidelines for Psychological Evaluations in Child Protection Matters
http://www.apa.org/practice/childprotection.html
American Psychological Association
February 1998
Guidelines for Psychological Evaluations in Child Protection Matters
http://www.apa.org/practice/childprotection.html
Hope it's Ok to post here this is another link I found
http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/psychevals.php#fn4
http://www.deltabravo.net/custody/psychevals.php#fn4
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