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Codes of Conduct
The APA's specialty guidelines for forensic psychologists help establish a good baseline for behavior for forensic psychologists, but states may have more stringent requirements. For example, in the state of Texas, the Texas Administrative Code has a particular chapter devoted to the specific rules of practice governing forensic psychologists. The provisions of that chapter have the force of law and failure to abide by them can not only subject a psychologist to professional censure, but may also impact civil and criminal liability.
The guideline that seems the most challenging to me is one found in the state specific Texas guidelines. Under Texas Administrative Code § 465.18(d)(3), "the role of the psychologist in a child custody forensic engagement is one of a professional expert. The psychologist cannot function as an advocate and must retain impartiality and objectivity, regardless of whether retained by the court or a party to the divorce. The psychologist must not perform an evaluation where there has been...
Moreover, it seems that it may be difficult to maintain objectivity in child custody scenarios. If one of the parents appears to be a much better parent, it would be very challenging to remain in a neutral expert role and not advocating on behalf of that parent. In fact, it seems as if there might be a professional conflict to fail to advocate on behalf of what appears to be in the child's best interests. In addition, it seems puzzling that therapists who have established relationships with a child or the family are prohibited from providing evaluations and assessments in custody disputes. It seems that therapists who have established an on-going therapeutic relationship with a family would be in the best position to make assessments and evaluations…
References
American Psychological Association. (2011). Specialty guidelines for forensic psychologists.
Retrieved September 8, 2013 from American Psychology-Law Society website: http://www.ap-ls.org/aboutpsychlaw/SGFP_Final_Approved_2011.pdf
22.21 Texas Administrative Code § 465.18.
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