Equivocal Child Abuse

Helping courts, evaluators, guardians, and lawyers understand and work with ambiguous child abuse cases, this volume brings together insights from multiple sources to minimize unnecessary harm done to children and families. Exploring all facets of case management, the book discusses how courts operate, the roles of participants in custody cases, the investigative process, testimony, and hazards practitioners face in domestic relations and custody cases. It also explores intervention options and mental health issues in case participants. The book provides a working model for the forensic evaluator with instructions on conducting the evaluation and reportage. It also includes an expert critique of a child interview and other tools.