Psychology, Law, and the Wellbeing of Children

"Unique in its angle and in the breadth of social issues it covers, 'Psychology, Law, and the Wellbeing of Children' analyzes how legal actions affects children's wellbeing and how civil and criminal law has evolved to protect, and sometimes inadvertently neglect or harm, the wellbeing and development of children. Each chapter describes a law or policy affecting children, identifies the relevant psychological issues, reviews the research that has been conducted or should be conducted, and provides recommendations for professionals in law and/or psychology. This book will be a vital resource for those interested in protecting the wellbeing of children, including academics and researchers in psychology, criminology, and sociology; practitioners such as judges, attorneys, forensic psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers; and graduate and law students in these areas." --