Deck 10: Family Forensics

Question 1

The parens patriae doctrine can provide justification for the involuntary hospitalization of individuals who cannot care for themselves or are a threat to themselves.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The parens patriae doctrine refers to the court's interest in protecting societal interests including ensuring that children are provided with safe nurturing environments by allowing the state to intervene in families to protect children from abuse.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

The children of same-sex couples will be more vulnerable to psychological maladjustment than children raised in heterosexual homes.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Define second parent adoption.

Question 5

Describe some of the criticisms levied against the Adoption and Safe Families Act of
1997 as well as policy changes which could be implemented in order to address these criticisms.