Professional Guidelines

The following guidelines are promulgated by the professional organizations listed, and are the guidelines that inform the practice of the forensic psychologist.  The last link refers the reader to the Acts and Rules of the Board, Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.

Specialty Guidelines for Forensic Psychologists 2011, American Psychology and Law Society (AP-LS), Division 41 of the American Psychological Association

Guidelines for Child Custody Evaluations in Family Law Proceedings, American Psychological Association (2009)

Guidelines for Psychological Evaluations in Child Protection Matters, American Psychological Association (1999)
 
Record Keeping Guidelines, American Psychological Association (2007)
 
Principles of Medical Ethics, American Psychiatric Association (2009)