Current Issues in Child Custody Evaluation

Find two scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles published within the past five years related to child custody evaluations. At least one article must be related to psychological tests used in child custody evaluations. Summarize the findings of the articles and explain what impact the findings could have on the work of a child custody evaluator.

Mental Health Laws in Child Custody Determination

Based on the mental health laws in NEW JERSEY- ( state in which you intend to practice) discuss two aspects of the laws pertaining to child custody evaluations and describe how each would affect the work product of a forensic psychologist asked to conduct an evaluation relevant to those laws. Be sure to give the legal citation for each law. Start with an Internet keyword search for “revised code child custody” and the name of your state or province to find the applicable statutes.

Evaluations: Fitness to Parent Versus Child Custody

Discuss the differences between fitness to parent evaluations and child custody evaluations. When would you use one rather than the other? Who is most likely to be the referring party (that is, type of court) for each? If you were to use an inappropriate evaluation, what are the possible repercussions?

Child Custody Evaluation

Develop an in-depth child custody evaluation outline by completing the following:

 

Complete the referral question section and background history section of the report.

 

Indicate which methodology you would use (including psychological testing).

 

Design a format for your evaluation that answers the referral question. Remember, the referral question section in a forensic evaluation differs from one in a clinical evaluation and often includes information from the court order. This is an outline, so it is not necessary for you to include details of evaluee history and other data.

 

Create a multimedia presentation using a Web 2.0 tool.

 

You have learned about multiple historical, cultural and literary influences in early 20th century America. You have also read several poems which are representative of early 20th century American literature.

 

Now you will take this information to create a presentation showcasing both of your chosen poems. You should have at least one image for each poem along with text explaining the ways in which the literary works were influenced by the events of the 20th century.

 

Choose two poems and create a presentation explaining the ways in which the literary works were influenced by the events of this time period.

View the Assignment 2 Overview to gain an understanding of the overall assignment requirements (Assignment 2.1 and 2.2), available topics for this assignment, and grading criteria.

 

To complete this assignment (Assignment 2.1):

 

Download the Assignment 2 Microsoft Word Template to complete your speech outline.

 

Submit the completed Microsoft Word Template in the Blackboard submission area for this assignment.

 

Assignment 1: Creating an eCommerce Business

“Too often, entrepreneurs brimming with optimism and enthusiasm launch businesses destined for failure because their founders never stop to define a workable strategy that sets them apart from their competition.” (Scarborough & Cornwall, 2015, p. 106).  With this assignment, you have the opportunity to take your creative ideas to the next step and begin to develop a strategy that will form the foundation for a successful business.      Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:  Develop an idea for a prospective small business, and select a name for the company.Identify its key competitors and summarize the strengths and weaknesses of one of the competitors.Prepare a mission statement that encompasses the purpose of the business and considers its target market.Identify the ownership form for this business, taking into consideration tax implications, liability exposure, managerial ability, and cost of formation.Include at least Three (3) references outside the textbook.

 

 Choose a trend or phenomenon related to the sale, trade, or donation of human organs. The trend or phenomenon should have a definable set of causes and effects. Write a 1,500–1,750-word argument using five to seven academic resources that persuades an audience to accept your explanation of the causes and effects of your chosen trend or phenomenon related to the sale, trade, or donation of human organs. Must be written in 3rd person. All sources must be cited using APA citations. 

 

This final paper will be 5 pages long , double spaced, Times New Roman font, size 12

 

“Bannon’s War” is a Frontline on the rise of Steve Bannon to Editor-in-Chief at Breitbart News to a campaign strategist for Donald Trump to his lead adviser roll in the early days of the Trump Presidency. 

1 What  communication event/moment that you find about this short documentary on Steve Bannon? Why? (remember is does not have to be something you like. It can be something that you loath but still find interesting).

 

2 Explain how Steve Bannon used mass communication, social media, and culture to shape ideas of people different from himself? Provide an example of each.

 

3 Give an example of ethnocentrism in the documentary.