Abstract
This study explored licensing board complaints among psychologists (N = 117) involved in child custody practice. Findings indicated that a high number of participants (63%) had been subject to licensing board complaints. However, of those complaint cases described, only a small number resulted in disciplinary action. Participants identified warning signs for possible complaints along with risk management strategies they utilized. Though participants viewed the complaint process as stressful, they maintained a very favorable view of licensing boards and professional insurance companies. A notable finding was that one-third of those who received complaints lacked liability insurance coverage. Implications for child custody practice are outlined.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 403-418 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Journal | Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2010 |
Keywords
- Board disciplinary action
- Child custody evaluations
- Child custody practice
- Family law
- Forensic evaluations
- Licensing board complaints
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Applied Psychology