DOI:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wsif.2009.12.004<Go
Electronic Resources:	to ISI>://WOS:000278564800006
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Children's needs compromised in the construction of their 'best interests'
Other Titles:	Womens Studies International Forum
Authors:	Hart, A. S
Year:	2010
Citation:	No 3 Vol.: 33
Notes:	Key findings of an in-depth qualitative analysis of how judges from one registry of the Family Court of Australia constructed the best interests of the child reveal a dominant paradigm of an idealised post separation family that marginalised children's exposure to domestic violence. The failure by social science and legal experts to understand the risks to children from violent families and the failure to prioritise their right to protection from violence and abuse raises concerns about the politicised context of Australian family law that continues to promote cooperative, ongoing post separation parenting. It is, therefore, crucial to scrutinise the operation of patriarchal philosophy and how the special needs of children from violent families are managed in Australian family law. (C) 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. Electronic Resource Number: 10.1016/j.wsif.2009.12.004 Times Cited: 0Hart, Amanda Shea
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/13867
ISSN:	0277-5395
Physical description:	Pages 196-205
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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