Blair Justice

Child Abuse and the Law: How to Avoid Being the Abused or the Abuser:

When treating child abuse cases, especially those involving the judicial or legal system, psychotherapists often end up as Persecutors, Rescuers, or Victims on the Drama Triangle (Karpman, 1968). This article suggests how such dynamics occur, how to avoid them, and how to spot the warning signs of psychological games related to child abuse and the law.