| Consultation for Attorneys |
| Schedule: |
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1:00 – 2:00 p.m., on Fridays
May 2nd and June 6th
Consultations will resume in September, 2008. |
| Location: |
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Judge Kelly’s Part, Family Court in
Central Islip |
| Goal: |
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The Family Law Committee of the
Suffolk County Psychological Association (SCPA) and Touro
Law Center are providing free consultations for attorneys,
whose practice is in the area of family law, including
matrimonial issues. Attorneys are invited to attend and ask
questions about psychology, the psychological aspects of
their cases and their clients. Discussions will be
facilitated by a psychologist who is experienced in clinical
and forensic psychology. Any questions, email Neil S.
Grossman, Ph.D.,
DrNeil@mindspring.com. |
| This service is for
educational purposes and all questions that attorneys ask
and material they present should be of a hypothetical
nature. The psychologists will offer only general
information. The information that will be offered is not
intended to be used in place of a consultation with or
advice from a psychological consultant about a particular
situation. Neither the psychologists nor SCPA are
responsible for any use of or reliance on the information
provided. The information provided by the psychologists will
be based on their understanding of the situation under
discussion and should not be taken to represent the official
opinion of the SCPA or any other sponsoring organization. |
Neil S. Grossman, Ph.D., Chair
Barbara Burkhard, Ph.D.
Steve Honor, Ph.D.
Dan O’Leary, Ph.D.
Wendy Doret, Ph.D.
Resource people:
Wendy Doninger, Ph.D., Esq.
Barbara Fontana, Ph.D.
Jane Kelly, Ph.D.
Jeannemarie Massetti, MSW |
| 1. |
Identify
psychologists whose practices include the area of family law
and invite them to contribute to the work of this committee. |
| 2. |
Present
workshops, with the Bar Association and/or the Courts, about
family law issues. |
| 3. |
Review the
use of psychological interventions designed to assist
individuals and families at various stages of involvement
with the legal system (For this committee, all reference
to the legal system involves a focus on family law.)
Identify potential interventions and when they are most
useful. Provide this information to psychologists, attorneys
and judges. Ideally this endeavor will be accomplished in
collaboration with the Bar Association. |
| 4. |
Forensically Informed Treatment |
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a. |
Education and training for treating
psychologists regarding the need to practice in a
forensically informed manner when working with families and
family members who are involved with the legal system. |
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b. |
Information for attorneys about the
need to use forensically informed treating psychologists to
provide treatment for families and family members involved
with the legal system. |
| 5. |
Provide
information to family law attorneys about how psychologists
can assist them and their clients. |
| 6. |
Develop
resource book regarding psychological issues for judges, law
guardians and attorneys. |
| 7. |
Assist
with the Parent Education and Custody Effectiveness Program
(P.E.A.C.E.). |
| 8. |
Work with
the Bar Association and Courts to help establish the use of
parenting coordination and facilitate SCPA members becoming
involved with this area of practice. |
| 9. |
Identify
case law relevant to a family law/forensic practice in New
York State and disseminate this information to psychologists
practicing in this area. |
| 10. |
Provide
public education about various ways psychologists can assist
families or family members who are involved with family law
cases. |
Reconceptualizing Child Custody:
Past, Present and Future - Lawyers and Psychologists Working
Together: April 30 - May 3, 2008 - Chicago, IL. A
National Conference sponsored by the American Psychological
Association and the American Bar Association Section of
Family Law
http://www.apa.org/conf/apaabaconf08.html
Annual Conference: Hyatt Regency, Jacksonville, FL,
March 5-9, 2008,
http://www.ap-ls.org/conferences/apls2008/index.html
Treating Psychologist Testifying in Court: – being
developed by Family Law Committee. For information or to
contribute ideas contact Neil Grossman at:
DrNeil@mindspring.com
Alienation in Child Custody Cases – being developed
by Family Law Committee. For information or to contribute
ideas contact Barbara Burkhard at:
drburkhard@optonline.net |
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