Melton G B, Limber S
Am Psychol. 1989 Sep;44(9):1225-33. doi: 10.1037//0003-066x.44.9.1225.
As psychologists have become increasingly involved in the investigatory and adjudicative phases of child maltreatment cases and as criminal prosecutions have become increasingly common in such cases, the ethical problems facing psychologists have become more acute. Psychologists involved in cases of child maltreatment should remember their primary duty to promote human dignity. In that regard, care must be taken to protect the rights of the various parties, assist the parties to make use of the legal process, and keep implicit or express promises, including those emanating from professional roles. Psychologists must be careful to avoid intruding into the province of legitimate decision-making authorities.
随着心理学家越来越多地参与到虐待儿童案件的调查和裁决阶段，并且此类案件中的刑事诉讼也越来越普遍，心理学家面临的伦理问题变得更加尖锐。参与虐待儿童案件的心理学家应牢记其促进人类尊严的首要职责。在这方面，必须注意保护各方的权利，协助各方利用法律程序，并信守隐含或明示的承诺，包括那些源自专业角色的承诺。心理学家必须谨慎避免干涉合法决策当局的职权范围。
