AN EVALUATION OF SUPERVISED ACCESS II |
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| Authors: | Jennifer M. Jenkins Norman W. Park Michele Peterson-Badali |
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| Affiliation: | Jennifer M. Jenkins, Ph. D., is a registeredpsychologist with research and clinical experience with children and families. She is Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development andApplied Psychology, University of Toronto, where she teaches anddoes research. The majority of her research has been in the area of the efects ofparental conflict on children.;Norman W Park, Ph.D., is a research scientist in the Department of Psychology, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care. He is currently involved in the design. delivery, and evaluation of cognitive rehabilitation programs for persons with acquired brain disorders.;Michele Peterson-Badali, Ph.D., is a registered psychologist and has clinical experience with children and families. She is presently Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Development and Applied Psychology at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. Her current research investigates various aspects of children's and adolescents' involvement in the legal system. |
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| Abstract: | Two studies examined reactions of family members to supervised access (SA) services. In Study 1, 121 users of SA services were interviewed about their satisfaction. A subsample was interviewed about family relationships and children's well-being, at Time 1 and 5 months later. In Study 2, 29 children attending SA services were interviewed. Results showed that both custodial and noncustodial parents were very satisfied with the centers. There was no evidence that relationships between ex-spouses or their attitudes toward one another improved over a 5-month period. Children attending centers showed a high level of externalizing symptomatology. Children were positive about their experiences, although older children felt that the centers were not well equipped for their age group. Although the aim of centers is to provide a safe place for children, some children still experience emotionally disturbing events. Most children had little understanding about why they were attending centers. |
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