Therapist's Guide to Clinical Intervention - Sigmund Freud

Because the court monitors such placements and because there can be planned or warranted
charges in placement there may be a request by the court for a Dispositional Review.
The Dispositional Review is a thorough evaluation of all parties and the environment of the
placement. Historically, it addresses the background leading to placement and the placement
goals. The conclusion must address issues of adjustment, and status of goals and objectives.
The last segment of the report is the area of recommendations. This report serves as a baseline
for review and must lend itself to updated addendums to supply to the court with necessary
information during the course of the placement.
DISPOSITIONAL REVIEW REPORT OUTLINE
1. Identifying information of minor/family court-appointed caretakers
2. Reason for referral
3. Relevant background information
4. Sources of data
5. Evaluation of
A. Minor
B. Mother
C. Father
D. Court-assigned caretakers
E. Interaction/relationship functioning between minor and parents and minor and
court-assigned caretakers
F. Environment of placement
6. Conclusions
7. Recommendations
212 2. Assessing Special Circumstances