Campo, M., Fehlberg, B., Natalier, K., & Smyth, B. (2020). Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law. DOI: 10.1080/09649069.2020.1796218
ABSTRACT This paper explores 68 Australian children and young people’s understandings of what ‘home’ means for them after their parents’ separation. Home – a familiar yet complex concept of great personal and social significance – has been a research focus for many other disciplines but not family law. We found that home, as an idea and lived experience, was complex. Children and young people’s descriptions of home conveyed an interaction of tangible and intangible dimensions. Home was rarely defined by children and young people solely in terms of a physical residence; rather it was a fundamentally relational idea and experience, largely created through everyday interactions with significant others. Our study suggests that home is not simply the outcome of conforming to a defined list of ‘good’ post-separation parenting practices, or dependent on the amount of time spent at each parent’s residence: it has an existential significance for children and young people that matters deeply to them. Request a copy here: THE MEANING OF 'HOME' TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE AFTER PARENTAL SEPARATION | Bruce M Smyth | 7 updates | 1 publications | Research Project (researchgate.net)
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Sheehy, E., & Boyd, S. B. (2020). Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 42(1), 80-91. https://doi.org/10.1080/09649069.2020.1701940 Abstract
This paper explores Canadian family law cases involving claims of parental alienation and of family violence from 2014–2018, reporting the data on these claims, their resolution, and their impacts upon custody and access. A close reading of those cases where both alienation and intimate partner violence claims are made reveals troubling patterns in how intimate partner violence is discounted in this context. We suggest that the rise of shared parenting as a dominant norm assists in understanding why alienation has achieved such unquestioned status, and call for greater focus on safety and women’s and children’s voices. Request a full-copy here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339328203_Penalizing_women%27s_fear_intimate_partner_violence_and_parental_alienation_in_Canadian_child_custody_cases Gender politics and child custody: The puzzling persistence of the best-interests standard9/21/2020 E. S. Scott & R. E. Emery (2014). Gender politics and child custody: The puzzling persistence of the best-interests standards. Law and Contemporary Problems, 77(1), 69-108.
"There appear to be two different perspectives on the presumption of shared time parenting, one expressing concern about domestic violence or safety and responsibility, and the other concern about parental alienation from children, or the rights of parents; both are perceived to be problematic to policy reform toward shared parenting (Scott & Emery, 2014).” Read the full article here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/288688063_Gender_Politics_and_Child_Custody_The_Puzzling_Persistence_of_the_Best-Interests_Standard Understanding the Parent Experience in Child Custody Decision-Making: How Social Workers Can Help2/4/2020 Beth Archer-Kuhn (2019). In Families in Society, 100(2), 200–212. https://doi.org/10.1177/1044389419825592
Abstract: Parent perspective and experience is largely absent from the research literature in child custody decision-making, making it challenging for social workers to understand the parent experience. Research often focuses on outcome studies regarding children’s adjustment and well-being, with little attention to the parent voice. This article addresses this gap using a phenomenological approach. Eighteen participants were recruited from a mid-sized community in Ontario through the mandatory information program (MIP). In-depth interviews and thematic analysis reveal five themes: (a) redefining role, (b) the importance of agency, (c) shared decision-making, (d) the battleground—barriers to shared decision-making, and (e) complexities involved in shared decision-making. These findings illuminate shared parenting challenges, highlighting the need for family supports and services in navigating challenging post-separation realities. Read the article here: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331865651_Understanding_the_Parent_Experience_in_Child_Custody_Decision-Making_How_Social_Workers_Can_Help Saini, M., Romano, E., Weegar, K., Zak., S., & Gallitto, E. (2019). Child-centered interventions after exposure to intimate partner violence within the context of child custody disputes. In Lyn Greenberg, Barbara Fidler & Michael Saini (Eds). Evidence-Informed Interventions for Court-Involved Families: Promoting Coping and Healthy Child Development. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
Outline of the textbook: Children at the center of high conflict divorce and/or child protection cases face increased risks to both current and future health and adjustment. There is a growing research base regarding these risks and the coping abilities skills that children need for successful adjustment, but training gaps and poorly structured services continue to be serious problems. The specific characteristics of these families, and risks faced by these children, underscore the importance of treatment, psychoeducation, and other services adapted to this population and directed to minimizing risks and promoting healthy functioning, autonomy, and resilience for these children. This book provides a critical, research-informed analysis of the core factors to include when developing child-centered approaches to therapy and other family interventions, both in the formal treatment setting and promoting healthy engagement with the other systems and activities critical to children’s daily lives. The book addresses common problems, obstacles, and the backdrop of support from other professionals or the court, which may be necessary for successful intervention. An international team of renowned authors provide chapters covering a variety of service models and drawing on a wide range of relevant research and literature, addressing the legal context, central issues for treatment and other services, and specialized issues such as trauma, family violence, parent–child contact problems, and children with special needs. The book assembles in one place the best of what is known about intervention for court-involved families, along with practical guidance for using relevant research, understanding its limitations, and matching service plans to families’ needs. Purchase a copy of the textbook here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/evidence-informed-interventions-for-court-involved-families-9780190693237?cc=ca&lang=en& Drozd, L., Olesen, N., & Saini, M. (2014). Evidence-based decision tree for considering shared parenting. 51st Annual Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Conference, Toronto, Ontario (May 28-31, 2014).
View chart here: http://www.lesliedrozd.com/trees/decisiontreelegal.pdf Saini, M. & Birnbaum, R. (2005). Linking judicial decision-making in joint custody awards with evidence–based practice: It is possible? Canadian Family Law Quarterly, 24, 139-165.
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