Web resource:	http://epublications.bond.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1884&context=law_pubs
Type:	Journal Article
Title:	Good evidence, safe outcomes in parenting matters involving domestic violence? Understanding family report writing practice from the perspective of professionals working in the Family Law system
Authors:	Field, Rachael Rathus, Zoe Menih, Helena Jeffries, Samantha
Keywords:	Domestic violence;Parenting;Legal issues;Family law;Australia
Year:	2016
Citation:	Vol. 39, no. 4 ; pp. 1355-1388
Notes:	"Cases involving families where there are allegations of domestic violence constitute a significant part of family court caseloads in Australia. Research undertaken by the Australian Institute of Family Studies showed that allegations of spousal violence occurred in over 51 per cent of litigated cases, with the figure rising to over 70 per cent of cases not judicially determined. These are complex and difficult cases often filled with allegations and counter-allegations. A critical piece of evidence often obtained in these cases is a family assessment report (a 'family report'), which is prepared by a family consultant, usually a social worker or psychologist. A recent evaluation showed that family reports are increasingly being obtained in cases involving allegations of domestic violence or abuse, with a rise from one-third in the pre-reform cases reviewed to just over half post-reform." from Introduction Open source
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/14988
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