Psychological bonding evaluations in termination of parental rights cases

Journal of Psychiatry and Law

Volumn 33, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 387-411

  Barone, Natalie M ^a   Weitz, Elayne I ^b   Witt, Philip H ^b,c,d,e  

^a Ann Klein Forensic Center   (United States)

^b Associates in Psychological Services PA   (United States)

^c American Board of Professional Psychology   (United States)

^d RUTGERS ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON MEDICAL SCHOOL   (United States)

^e RUTGERS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ALCOHOLISM; CAREGIVER; CHILD ABUSE; CHILD PARENT RELATION; CHILD WELFARE; COURT; CUSTODY; FOSTER CARE; HUMAN; MEDICAL RECORD; MENTAL DISEASE; NEGLECT; PRISONER; PSYCHOLOGIC ASSESSMENT; PSYCHOLOGIST; REVIEW; SUBSTANCE ABUSE;

EID: 29044450775     PISSN: 00931853     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/009318530503300305     Document Type: Review

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