TY  - SER
AU  - Smith, Louise
TI  - To see or not to see?: psychological perspectives on custody and access issues with children and their parents who have been violent
SN  - 1350-2778
PY  - 2000///
KW  - FVC
KW  - CHILDREN
KW  - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - FAMILIES
KW  - JUSTICE
KW  - LEGISLATION
KW  - MENTAL HEALTH
KW  - NEGLECT
KW  - INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
KW  - CHILD EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE
KW  - SUPERVISED CONTACT
KW  - CHILD ABUSE
N1  - Butterworths Family Law Journal 3(7) September 2000 : 161-169
N2  - This article examines issues of custody and access within the context of family violence. Legislation that provides the framework for custody decisions and the safety of children, such as the Guardianship Act (1968), is discussed. The article reviews various factors pertaining to custody and access in situations where violence occurs in the family, such as the physical, social and emotional impact on children; advantages and disadvantages of supervised access; the likelihood of further violence occurring; and whether remaining in contact with both parents poses any risk to the child. The author suggests those working in the Family Court system must consider what is best for the child within the parameters of the law
ER  -