As coordinator, I see this group as an additional tool that allows AFCC members to explore issues and help educate one another. Hopefully, questions such as these and others suggested by participants will spark thoughtful responses. I would be happy to hear from anyone who would like to join this Interest Group as it gets off the ground. Just send me an e-mail at the address above. The Court Services Interest Group has been serving members of an email group and more recently on the AFCC web site.
Members can post requests on the web site.
Be sure to visit the web site for summaries of topics the interest group has previously discussed. The Custody Evaluation Interest Group has just begun to explore issues related to the growing field of custody evaluation. In preparation for the 5th International Symposium on Child Custody Evaluations, scheduled for the fall of 2002, interest group members will begin to discuss issues unique to our interdisciplinary work. Topics might include integrating psychological test data into reports, integrating research data into reports, a discussion of the merits or problems of overnights with young children, relocation issues, a discussion of relevant state laws and their impact on evaluations. If you are interested in the interest group, sign on and let us know what your interests are.