A 50‐Year Scoping Review of Family Court Review: An Analysis of the Journal's Core Values. (8th January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saini, Michael; Barnes, Jessica
• Is Part Of: Family court review. Volume 51:Number 1(2013:Jan.)
• Page Start: 74
• Page End: 86
• Publication Date: 2013-01-08
• Subjects: Domestic relations courts -- United States -- Periodicals; 346.7301505
• DOI: 10.1111/fcre.12010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1531-2445

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>The focus of this study was to systematically review the content of all 1, 778 articles published in <italic>Family Court Review</italic> (<italic>FCR</italic>) during the past 50 years to explore whether these articles helped to advance the journal's core values. The findings suggest that <italic>FCR</italic> has focused on a rich diversity of legal and social issues impacting children and families. <italic>FCR</italic> has evolved into a leading source for interdisciplinary communication among mental health and legal professions, with growing emphasis on international collaboration and an increasing emphasis on empirical evidence to guide practice, policy, and future research. <list id="fcre12010-list-0001" list-type="bullet"><title>Key Points for the Family Court Community</title><list-item><p><italic>FCR</italic> has demonstrated a long‐standing commitment to the interdisciplinary nature of family law.</p></list-item><list-item><p>Published authors in <italic>FCR</italic> increasingly represent a widening array of professionals from diverse geographical areas.</p></list-item><list-item><p>Through the publication of current material, evocative discussions, standards of practice, and empirical studies, <italic>FCR</italic> has demonstrated a commitment to the professionals and families served by the family courts.</p></list-item></list></p> </abstract>