Threats to Perceptions of Fairness in the Termination of Parental Rights |
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| Authors: | Raymie H Wayne Brenda D Smith |
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| Abstract: | Termination of parental rights (TPR) proceedings are among the most important family court activities. This study contributes to knowledge of the TPR process by illustrating practices employed in TPR proceedings and considering ways that certain practices can hinder perceptions of fairness. TPR court records from one state were analyzed using inductive coding procedures. The analysis identified nine categories of threats to perceptions of fairness in the TPR process. Findings have implications for procedural justice and the legitimacy of child welfare practice. |
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| Keywords: | termination of parental rights procedural justice child welfare parents legitimacy |
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