An assessment of services for custodial parents during supervised visitation. Issue 2 (2nd April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cefarelli, Normajean
• Is Part Of: Journal of family trauma, child custody & child development. Volume 17:Issue 2(2020)
• Page Start: 135
• Page End: 160
• Publication Date: 2020-04-02
• Subjects: Addiction -- divorce -- double ABCX model -- family -- neglect -- parent -- reconciliation -- stressors; Family violence -- Periodicals; Dysfunctional families -- Periodicals; Child abuse -- Periodicals; Child welfare -- Periodicals; Victims of family violence -- Periodicals; Custody of children -- Periodicals; Family services -- Periodicals; Child development -- Periodicals; 362.82
• DOI: 10.1080/26904586.2020.1760166
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2690-4586

Abstract

Abstract: Supervised visitation programs provide court-mandated services in cases with purported risks to (a) child(ren), or during custody or visitation disputes. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a need to provide support services for the custodial and/or foster parent during supervised visitation sessions. The researcher conducted a mixed methods study with a cross-sectional comparative design, using an internet-based simultaneous quantitative and qualitative needs assessment. Participants included custodial/foster parents, and visitation centers staff. Results indicated that custodial/foster parents share experiences of emotional stress, fear for their child(ren)'s safety during visitations, lack of coherence, and changes in the family dynamic. Resources of formal kinship; spouse/partner support; and information, logistical, mental health, and therapeutic support could help custodial/foster parents.