The Impact of Court-Ordered PsychologicalEvaluations in Child Welfare Cases

In the child welfare system, families often find themselves at the mercy of court-ordered psychological evaluations—assessments that can determine the fate of parental rights and family unity. In this article, Classie Colinet and Maling Miranda examine the role of these evaluations and their disproportionate impact on marginalized communities. Through the lens of real-life case studies and expert legal insight, the article challenges the use of these forensic tools, questioning their ethical and cultural implications.