Developing a structured interview tool for children embroiled in family litigation and forensic mental health services: The query grid

Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 1-18

  Garber, Benjamin D ^a  

^a NONE

Author keywords

Child; Clinical; Custody; Divorce; Expert; Forensic; Interview; Leading; Neglect; Query; Suggestibility; Testimony; Therapy; Trauma

Indexed keywords

CHILD; CHILD ABUSE; CHILD NEGLECT; CHILD WELFARE; COURT; CRIME; EMOTION; FAMILY; FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY; HUMAN; LAW SUIT; LEGAL ASPECT; MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE; REVIEW; RISK ASSESSMENT; SKILL; STRUCTURED INTERVIEW; VALIDATION PROCESS;

EID: 34247530763     PISSN: 15228932     EISSN: 15229092     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J158v07n01_01     Document Type: Review

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