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- Title
ALLEGATIONS AND SUBSTANTIATIONS OF ABUSE IN CUSTODY-DISPUTING FAMILIES.
- Authors
Johnston, Janet R.; Lee, Soyoung; Olesen, Nancy W.; Walters, Marjorie G.
- Abstract
In this study of 120 divorced families referred for child custody evaluations and custody counseling, multiple allegations of child abuse, neglect, and family violence were raised in the majority of cases. About half of the alleged abuse was substantiated in some way with one fourth involving abuse perpetrated by both parents. Different kinds of allegations were raised against mothers compared with fathers. Implications of these findings for social policy, family court interventions, and the provision of coordinated services within the community are discussed.
- Subjects
ACTIONS &; defenses (Law); CHILD abuse; DOMESTIC violence; SUBSTANCE abuse; CUSTODY of children
- Publication
Family Court Review, 2005, Vol 43, Issue 2, p283
- ISSN
1531-2445
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1744-1617.2005.00029.x