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Attorneys Representing Children: Guidelines for Interviewing and Assessing
Attorneys Representing Children Guidelines for Interviewing and Assessing Author:Risa J. Garon, Children of Separation and Divorce Center Inc., Danielle Donner This publication presents a basic framework for interviewing and assessing the child client and provides the attorney / guardian ad litem with an invaluable resource that enables the children's attorney to advocate on behalf of the best interest of the child during a custody proceeding. While this book is geared to divorce, many child welfare ad... more »vocates state that the model is one that applies to any professional working with children and families. The publication presents for the first time a comprehensive framework for interviewing children and parents based on an understanding of child development and the specific parenting needed to meet children's needs.« less