Issues in the Evaluation and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse

no@spam.com (David S Wachtel) — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

Once viewed as a relatively-infrequent problem, the sexual abuse of children is now seen as a major societal problem in terms of its prevalence and its consequences for both the victim and the family. The increase in reporting of these events is likely a function of the interaction of several important factors. Research has provided the necessary methodology and empirical evidence to identify some of the associated risk factors and manifestations of sexual abuse such that detection and identification by professionals and family members is more-readily accomplished. The purpose of this paper is to focus on some of the more-important issues involved in evaluation and treatment of child sexual abuse.

The Psychological Evaluation in Child Custody Cases

no@spam.com (David S Wachtel) — Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST

The relationships between the legal system and mental health care providers have become increasingly interconnected in recent years. The increased strain on the family and the emergence of the “disposable society” have resulted in overwhelming numbers of divorces, re-marriages and blended families having become much more commonplace and acceptable. As a consequence both legal and mental health care professionals have struggled to meet these families’ needs.

The purpose of this paper is to provide a framework for understanding this psycholegal situation that both sides now confront.

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Issues in the Evaluation and Treatment of Child Sexual Abuse

The Psychological Evaluation in Child Custody Cases