EDUCATION

 

1989                   Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University, New York. 

 

1982                   B.S. from Barnard College, New York. Major: Psychology, Minor: Education

 

HONORS

 

1982                   Elected to Phi Beta Kappa

1981                   Graduated Magna Cum Laude with honors in Psychology

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Director of Research, Vincent J Fontana Center for Child Protection (2006-present)

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Expert Witness (2009-2020)

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Senior Research Analyst, The New York Foundling (2005-2006)

 

Director, Center for Child Welfare Research (1994-2005)

                             

​PUBLICATIONS

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126. Bernet, W., Baker, A.J.L. & Adkins, K.L. (2022). Definitions and terminology regarding child alignments, estrangement, and alienation: A survey of custody evaluators.  Journal of Forensic Sciences, 67, 279-288.

 

125. Harman, J., Matthewson, M., & Baker, A.J.L. (2021). Losses experienced by children alienated from a parent. Current Opinions in Psychology, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2021.05.002.

 

124. Baker, A.J.L., LeBlanc, S., & Schneiderman, M. (in press). Advice to parents about corporal punishment: A review of professional parenting resources. To appear in Child Welfare.

 

123. Baker, A.J.L., Brassard, M.R., & Rosenzweig, J. (2021). Providing parents with advice about alternatives to psychological maltreatment: A survey of professionals in child maltreatment. Child Welfare, 99 (1), 93-115.

 

122. Baker, A.J.L., Brassard, M.R., & Rosenzweig, J. (2021). Psychological maltreatment: Definition and reporting barriers among American professionals in the field of child abuse. Child Abuse & Neglect, 114.

 

121. Baker, A.J.L., LeBlanc, S., Adebayo, T., & Mathews, B. (2021). Training for mandated reporters of child abuse and neglect: Content analysis of state-sponsored curricula. Child Abuse & Neglect, 113.

 

120. Baker, A.J.L., Murray, C., & Adkins, K. (2020). Parameters of reunification therapy and predictors of treatment success in high conflict divorce cases: A survey of mental health professionals. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 61(8), 593-614. doi.org/10.1080/10502556.2020.1824206

 

119. Baker, A.J.L., Miller, S.G., Bernet, W.  & Adebayo, T. (2019). The assessment of attitudes and behaviors about physically abused children A survey of mental health professionals. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 28 (12), 3401-3411. doi.org/10.1007/s10826-019-01522-5

 

118. Baker, A.J.L. & Brassard, M.R. (2019). Predictors of variation in state reported rates of psychological maltreatment: A survey of U.S. statutes and a call for change. Child Abuse & Neglect, 96, article 104102.

 

117. Baker, A.J.L. (2019). Reported rates of psychological maltreatment and US state statues: Implications for policy. APSAC Advisor, 31(3), 13-17.

 

116. Baker, A.J.L. (2020). Reliability and validity of the four-factor model of parental alienation. Journal of Family Therapy, 42 (1), 100-118. 100-118. 10.1111/1467-6427.12253

 

115. Baker, A.J.L. & Schneiderman, M. (2018). Bonded to the abuser: How and why abused children maintain attachment relationships with abusive caregivers. APSAC Advisor, 30(4), 42-52.

 

114. Baker, A.J.L., Verrocchio, M.C., & Marchetti, D. (2018). Adult report of childhood exposure to parental alienation at different developmental time periods. Journal of Family Therapy, 40(4), 602-618.

 

113. Baker, A.J.L., Schneiderman, M., & Licandro, V. (2017). Mental health referrals and treatment in a sample of youth in foster care. Children and Youth Services Review, 78, 18-22.

 

112. Baker, A.J.L. & Verrocchio, M.C. (2017). Exposure to parental alienation and anxiety and depression in Italian adults. American Journal of Family Therapy, 44(5), 255-271.

 

111. Brassard, M. R., Hart, S. N., Baker, A. J. L., & Chiel, Z. A. (2016).  Psychological maltreatment of children. APSAC Monograph 1, apsac.org.

 

110. Hart, S. N., Brassard, M. R., Baker, A. J. L., & Chiel, Z. A. (2016).    Psychological maltreatment of children. In J. Conte & B. Kilka, The APSAC Handbook on Child Maltreatment: 4th Edition. London: Sage Publications.

 

109. Baker, A.J.L., Creegan, A., Quinones, A., & Rozelle, L. (2016). Foster children's views of their birth parents:  A review of the literature. Children and Youth Services Review, 67, 177-183.

 

108. Verrocchio M.C., Marchetti, D., Baker, A.J.L. (2014). La valutazione del maltrattamento psicologico: proprietà psicometriche della Psychological Maltreatment Measure – Versione Italiana. Maltrattamento e abuso all’infanzia, 16(1), pp. 57-75. DOI 10.3280/MAL2014-001004

 

107. Baker, A.J.L., Gottlieb, L., & Verrocchio, M. C. (2016). The reality of parental alienation: Commentary on “Judicial Decision-Making in Family Law Proceedings,” by Clemente, Padilla-Racero, Gandoy-Crego, Reig-Botella, and Gonzales-Rodriquez. American Journal of Family Therapy, 44(1), 46-51.

 

106. Baker, A.J.L., Lenane, A., Cahill, L., Hess, T., Schneiderman, M., & Dimick, C. (2016). The provision and utilization of mental health screenings in New York State child advocacy centers: A statewide survey. APSAC Advisor, 28(1), 1-6.

 

105. Baker, A.J.L., Asayan, M., & LaCheen-Baker, A. (2016). Best interest of the child and parental alienation: A survey of state statutes. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 61(4), 1011-1016.

 

104. Verrocchio, M.C., Baker, A.J.L. & Bernet, W. (2016). Associations between exposure to alienating behaviors, anxiety, and depression in Italian sample of adults. Journal of Forensic Science, 61(3), 692-8.

 

103. Baker, A.J.L. & Andre, K. (2015). Getting through my parents’ divorce: A workbook for children coping with divorce, parental alienation, and loyalty conflicts. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

 

102. Baker, A.J.L. & Schneiderman, M. (2015). Bonded to the abuser: How victims make sense of childhood abuse. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

 

101. Baker, A.J.L. & Verrocchio, M.S. (2015). Parental bonding and parental alienation as correlates of psychological maltreatment in adults in intact and non-intact families. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(10), 3047-3057. 10.1007/s10826-014-0108-0

 

100. a Baker, A.J.L, Bone, M., & Ludmer, B. (2014). High conflict custody battle survival guide. Oakland, CA: New Harbingers Publications.

 

99. Baker, A.J.L. & Fine, P. (2014). Surviving parental alienation: A journey of hope and healing. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield.

 

98. Baker, A.J.L. & Fine, P. (2014). Co-parenting with a toxic ex: What to do when your ex spouse tries to turn the kids against you. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications.

 

97. Bernet, W., Baker, A.J.L., & Verrocchio, M.C. (2015). Symptom-Checklist-90-Revised

Scores in adult children exposed to alienating behaviors: An Italian sample. Journal of Forensic Sciences, 60(2), 357-362. DOI: 10.1111/1556-4029.12681

 

96. Baker, A.J.L. (2014). Parental alienation as a form of psychological maltreatment: Review of theory and research. Maltrattamento e abuso all’infanzia (Maltreatment and Child Abuse), 16(1), pp. 37-55.10.3280/MAL2014-001003

 

95. Baker, A.J.L. & Eichler, A. (2016). The Linkage between parental alienation behaviors and child alienation. Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 57(7), 475-484. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10502556.2016.1220285

 

94. Baker, A.J.L., Brown, E.J., Schneiderman, M., Sharma-Patel, K. & Berrill, L. (2014). Application of evidence-based therapies to children in foster care:  A survey of program developers. APSAC Advisor, 1, 27-34.

 

93. Festinger, T. & Baker, A.J.L. (2013). Quality of evaluations of foster parent trainings: An empirical review. Child and Youth Services Review, 35(12), 2147-2153.

 

92. Baker, A.J.L. & Verrocchio, M.C. (2013). Italian college student childhood exposure to parental alienation: correlates with well-being. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 54(8), 609-628.

 

91. Baker, A.J.L. & Eichler, A. (2014). College student childhood exposure to parental loyalty conflicts. Families in Society, 95,59-66. 10.1606/1044-3894.2014.95.9

 

90. Verrocchio, M.C., & Baker, A.J.L. (2015). Italian adults' recall of childhood exposure to parental loyalty conflicts. Journal of Child and Family Studies, 24(1), 95-105. 10.1007/s10826-013-9816-0

 

89. Baker, A.J.L. & Brassard, M.R. (2013). Adolescents caught in their parents’ loyalty conflicts. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 54(5), 393-413.

 

88. Baker, A.J.L., Brassard, M.R., Schneiderman, M., & Donnelly, L.J. (2013). Foster children’s report of psychological maltreatment experiences. Journal of Public Child Welfare, 7(3), 235-252.

 

87. Rabiega, J.  & Baker, A.J.L. (2013). Working with adult children of parental alienation. In A. Baker & S.R. Sauber (Eds.), Working with alienated children and families: A clinical guidebook (pp. 252-273). New York: Routledge.

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86. Baker, A.J.L. & Andre, K. (2013). Psycho-educational work with children in loyalty conflicts: The “I Don’t Want to Choose” Program. In A. Baker & S.R. Sauber (Eds.), Working with alienated children and families: A clinical guidebook (pp. 149-165). New York: Routledge.

 

85. Baker, A.J.L. & Fine, P.R. (2013). Educating divorcing parents: Taking them beyond the high road. In A. Baker & S.R. Sauber (Eds.), Working with alienated children and families: A clinical guidebook (pp. 90-107). New York: Routledge.

 

84. Baker, A.J.L., Jaffee, P.G., & Johnston, J. (2011). Brief report on parental alienation survey. Association of Family and Conciliation Courts eNews, 30.

 

83. Bernet, W. & Baker, A.J.L. (2013). Parental Alienation, DSM-5, and ICD-11: Response to Critics. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law, 41, 98-104.

 

82. Mehta, N., Baker, A.J.L., & Chong, J. (2013). Training foster parents in loyalty conflict: A training evaluation. Children and Youth Services Review, 35(1), 75-81.

 

81. Baker, A.J.L., Mehta, N., & Chong, J. (2013). Foster children caught in loyalty conflicts: Implications for mental health treatment providers. American Journal of Family Therapy, 41(5), 363-375.

 

80. Baker, A.J.L., Schneiderman, M., Brassard, M.R., & Donnelly, L.J. (2012). Do evidence-based group parenting programs for high-risk or maltreating parents include content about psychological maltreatment?: A Program review. Child Welfare, 91(2), 7-38.

 

79. Baker, A.J.L. & Sauber, R. (2013). (Eds.), Working with alienated children and families: A clinical guidebook. New York: Routledge.

 

78. Baker, A.J.L., Burkhard, B., & Kelly, J. (2012). Differentiating alienated from not alienated children: A pilot Study. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 53(3), 178-193.

 

77. Baker, A.J.L. (2013). Parental alienation research and the Daubert standards. D. Lorandos, W. Bernet, & S. R. Sauber (Eds.), In International handbook on parental alienation, 2nd edition, (pp. 322-347). Springfield, IL: Charles C Thomas.

 

76. Baker, A.J.L., & Festinger, T. (2011). Emotional abuse and emotional neglect subscales of the CTQ: Associations with each other, other measures of psychological maltreatment, and demographic variables. Children and Youth Services Review, 33, 2297-2302. DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2011.07.018

 

75. Baker, A.J.L., Schneiderman, M., & Brassard, M.R. (2012). What works in preventing psychological maltreatment. In P. Curtis and G. Alexander (Eds.), What works in child welfare (pp. 63-80). Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America.

 

74. Voisine, S., & Baker, A.J.L. (2012). Do universal parenting programs discourage parents from using corporal punishment: A program review. Families in Society, 93(3), 212-218.

 

73. Baker, A.J.L. & Ben Ami, N. (2011). To turn a child against a parent is to turn a child against himself. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 52(7), 472-489.

 

72. Baker, A.J.L., Schneiderman, M. & Pelcovitz, D. (2011). Do evidence-based and effective programs for abused and traumatized children address the issue of psychological maltreatment: A survey of program developers . APSAC Advisor, 23(3), 3-14.

 

71. Ben Ami, N. & Baker, A.J.L. (2012). The long-term correlates of childhood exposure to parental alienation on adult self-sufficiency and well-being. American Journal of Family Therapy,40(2),169-183. 10.1080/01926187.2011.601206

 

70. Baker, A.J.L., Brassard, M.R., Schneiderman, Donnelly, L.J., & Bahl, A. (2011).  How well do evidence-based universal parenting programs teach parents about psychological maltreatment?: A program review. Child Abuse & Neglect, 35, 855-865. DOI: 10.1016/j.chiabu.2011.05.013

 

69. Baker, A.J.L. (2012). Resisting the pressure to choose between parents: A school-based program. Cultic Studies Journal,3(1),8-13.

 

68. Baker, A. J.L. (2010). Parental alienation: A special case of parental rejection. Parental Acceptance, 4(3), 4-5.

 

67. Baker, A.J.L. & Ben Ami, N. (2011). Adult recall of childhood psychological maltreatment in adult children of divorce: Prevalence and associations with outcomes. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 52(4), 203-219. DOI: 10.1080/10502556.2011.556973

 

66. Baker, A.J.L. (2010). A look at parental alienation. The Attached Family, 13(1), 23-26.

 

65. Baker, A.J.L. & Chambers, J. (2011). Adult recall of childhood exposure to parental conflict: Unpacking the black box of parental alienation. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 52(1), 55-76. DOI: 10.1080/10502556.2011.534396

 

64. Bernet, W., Boch-Galhau, W.V., Baker, A.J.L., & Morrison, S. (2010). Parental Alienation, DSM-V, and ICD-11. American Journal of Family Therapy, 38, 76-187. DOI: 10.1080/01926180903586583

 

63. Baker, A.J.L. & Festinger, T. (2011). Adult recall of childhood psychological maltreatment: A comparison of five scales. Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment, and Trauma, 20(1), 70-89. DOI: 10.1080/10926771.2011.538006

 

62. Baker, A.J.L. & Maiorino, E. (2010). Assessments of emotional abuse and neglect with the CTQ: Issues and estimates. Children and Youth Services Review, 32, 740-748. DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2010.01.011

 

61. Festinger, T., & Baker, A.J.L. (2010). Prevalence of recalled childhood emotional abuse among child welfare staff and related well-being factors. Children and Youth Services Review, 32(4), 520-526. DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.11.004

 

60. Baker, A.J.L. and Andre, K. (2009). I don’t want to choose: How middle school kids in foster care can avoid choosing one parent over another. New York: The New York Foundling.

 

59. Baker, A.J.L. (2010). Even when you win you lose: Targeted parents’ perceptions of their attorneys. American Journal of Family Therapy, 38(1), 292-309. DOI: 10.1080/01926187.2010.493429

 

58. Baker, A.J.L. (2010). Adult recall of parental alienation in a community sample: Prevalence and associations with psychological maltreatment. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 51, 1-20. DOI: 10.1080/10502550903423206

 

57. Baker, A.J.L. (2009). Adult recall of childhood psychological abuse: Definitional strategies and challenges. Children and Youth Services Review,31(7), 703-714. DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2009.03.001  

 

56. Andre, K., & Baker, A.J.L. (2009). I don’t want to choose: How middle school kids can avoid choosing one parent over the other. New York: Kindred Spirits.

 

55. Baker, A.J.L. (2008). Parental alienation syndrome: The parent-child disconnect. Social Work Today, November, 26.

 

54. Baker, A.J.L. with Charvat, B.C. (2008). Child welfare research methods. NY: Columbia University Press.

 

53. Baker, A.J.L. & Andre, K. (2008). Working with alienated children and their targeted parents: Suggestions for sound practices for mental health professionals. Annals of the American Psychotherapy Association, 11, 10-17.

 

52. Baker, A.J.L. (2007). Client feedback in child welfare programs: Current trends and future directions. Children and Youth Services Review, 29(9), 1189-1200. DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2007.05.003

 

51. Baker, A.J.L. (2007). Adult children of parental alienation syndrome: Breaking the ties that bind. New York: W.W. Norton.

 

50. Baker, A.J.L., Ashare, C., & Charvat, C. (2009). Substance use and dependency disorders in adolescent girls in group living programs: Prevalence and associations with milieu factors. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 26(1), 42-57.  DOI: 10.1080/08865710802689837

 

49. Baker, A.J.L. & Darnall, D. (2007). A construct study of the eight symptoms of severe parental alienation syndrome: A survey of parental experiences. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 47(1), 55-75. DOI: 10.1300/J087v47n01_04

 

48. Baker, A.J.L. (2007). Knowledge and attitudes about the parental alienation syndrome: A survey of custody evaluators. American Journal of Family Therapy, 35(1), 1-20. DOI: 10.1080/01926180600698368

 

47. Baker, A.J.L. (2007). Fostering stories: Why caseworkers, foster parents, and foster children should read stories about being in foster care. American Journal of Family Therapy, 35 (2), 151-166. DOI: 10.1080/01926180600698459

 

46. Baker, A.J.L. (2006). The power of stories: Stories about power: Why therapists and clients should read stories about the parental alienation syndrome. American Journal of Family Therapy,34(3), 191-203. 10.1080/01926180600550486

 

45. Baker, A.J.L., Friedrich, W., Parker, R., Schneiderman, M., Gries, L., and Archer, M. (in press). Problematic sexualized behaviors in the child welfare system. Child and Adolescent Social Work.

 

44. Baker, A.J.L., & Darnall, D. (2006). Behaviors and strategies of parental alienation: A survey of parental experiences. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 45 (1/2), 97-124. DOI: 10.1300/J087v45n01_06

 

43. Stevens, J.R., Kymissis, P., and Baker, A.J.L. (2005). Elevated prolactin levels in male youth treated with Risperidone and Quetiapine. Child and Adolescent Psychoparmacology, 15(6), 893-900. DOI: 10.1089/cap.2005.15.893

 

42. Friedrich, W., Baker, A.J.L., Parker, R., Schneiderman, M., Gries, L., & Archer, M. (2005). Youth with problematic sexualized behaviors in the child welfare system: A one-year longitudinal study. Sexual Abuse: A Journal of Research and Treatment, 17(4), 391-406. DOI: 10.1177/107906320501700404

 

41. Baker A.J.L. (2005). Parent alienation strategies: A qualitative study of adults who experienced parental alienation as a child. American Journal of Forensic Psychology, 23(4), 43-62.

 

40. Baker, A.J.L. (2006). Patterns of parental alienation: A qualitative research study. American Journal of Family Therapy, 34, 63-78. DOI: 10.1080/01926180500301444

 

39. Baker, A.J.L., Fullmore, D., & Collins, J. (2008). A survey of mental health service provision in New York State residential treatment centers. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 25(4), 337-357. DOI: 10.1080/08865710802533597

 

38. Baker, A.J.L. (2005). The long-term effects of parental alienation on adult children: A qualitative research study. American Journal of Family Therapy, 33(4), 289-302. DOI: 10.1080/01926180590962129

 

37. Baker, A.J.L. (2005). The cult of parenthood: A Qualitative study of parental alienation. Cultic Studies Review, volume 4, no.1.

 

36. Baker, A.J.L., Archer, M., & Curtis, P. (2005). Age and gender differences in emotional and behavioral problems during the transition to residential treatment: the Odyssey Project. International Journal of Social Welfare, 14(3), 184-194. DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-2397.2005.00358.x

 

35. Baker, A.J.L., Curtis, P., & Papa-Lentini, C. (2006). Sexual abuse histories of youth in child welfare residential treatment centers: Analysis of the Odyssey Project population. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 15(1), 29-49. DOI: 10.1300/J070v15n01_02 

 

34. Baker, A.J.L. (2004). The parent involvement evidence gap: Theoretical and methodological issues. Harvard Family Research Program Newsletter. Invited Commentary.

 

33. Guest, K.M., Baker, A.J.L., & Storaasli, R. (2008). The problem of adolescent AWOL from a residential treatment center. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 25(4), 289-305. DOI: 10.1080/08865710802533431

 

32. Baker, A.J.L. & Purcell, J. (2005). New York State residential treatment center admissions: Age and gender differences in histories of maltreatment, behavioral problems, and mental health problems. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 22(3), 39-53. DOI: 10.1300/J007v22n03_03  

 

31. Baker, A.J.L., Curtis, P.A., Papa-Lentini, C., & Alexander, G. (2006). Prior placements of youth admitted to therapeutic foster care and residential treatment: The Odyssey Project Population. Child & Adolescent Social Work. 23(1), 38-60. DOI: 10.1007/s10560-005-0031-8

 

30. Baker, A.J.L., Archer, M., & Curtis, P. (2007) Youth characteristics associated with behavioral and mental health problems during the transition to residential treatment. Child Welfare, 86, 5-30.

 

29. Baker, A.J.L., Gries, L., Schneiderman, M., Parker, R., Archer, M., & Friedrich, W. (2008). Children with problematic sexualized behaviors in the child welfare system. Child Welfare, 1, 5-27.

 

28. Baker, A.J.L., Kurland, M., Curtis, P., Papa-Lentini, C., & Alexander, G. (2007). Mental health and behavioral problems of youth in the child welfare system: Residential treatment centers compared to therapeutic foster care in the Odyssey Project population. Child Welfare, 86(3), 97-123.

 

27. Baker, A.J.L., Archer, M., & Melnick, D. (2004). Alternatives to hospitalizing youth in psychiatric crisis: The Children’s Village Crisis Residence model. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 22(1), 55-74. DOI: 10.1300/J007v22n01_04

 

26. Baker, A.J.L., & Calderon, P. (2004). The role of group homes in the child welfare continuum of care. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 21(4), 39-58. DOI: 10.1300/J007v21n04_05

 

25. Piotrkowski, C.S., & Baker, A.J.L. (2004). Predicting discharge disposition of adolescents in residential treatment. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 21(3), 69-87. DOI: 10.1300/J007v21n03_04

 

24. Dale, N., Baker, A.J.L., Anastasio, E., and Purcell, J. (2007). Characteristics of children in     residential treatment in New York State. Child Welfare, 86,5-28.  

 

23. Baker, A.J.L., Piotrkowski, C., & Mincer, C. (2003). Behavioral predictors of psychiatric emergency

in a child welfare residential treatment center. Residential Treatment for Children and Youth, 21(1), 51-70. DOI: 10.1300/J007v21n01_04

 

22. Baker,A.J.L., McKay, M., Lynn, C.J., Schlange, H., & Auville, A. (2003). Recidivism at a shelter for

adolescents: First-time versus repeat runaways. Social Work Research, 27, 84-93.

 

21. Baker, A.J.L., Wulczyn, F., & Dale, N. (2006). Covariates of length of stay in residential treatment. Child Welfare, 84(3), 363-386.

 

20. Baker, A. J.L. & Dale, N. (2002). Psychiatric crisis in child welfare residential treatment. Children’s

Services: Social Policy, Research, and Practice, 5, 213-229. DOI: 10.1207/S15326918CS0503_6

 

19. Baker, A.J.L., Tabacoff, R., Tornusciolo, G., & Eisenstadt, M. (2003). Family secrecy: A comparative study of juvenile sex offenders and youth with conduct disorders. Family Process, 42,(2),105-116. DOI: 10.1111/j.1545-5300.2003.00105.x

 

18. Baker, A.J.L., Schneiderman, M., & Parker, R. (2001). A survey of problematic sexualized behaviors

of children in the New York City Child Welfare System. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 10, 67-80.

 

17. Dale, N., Baker, A.J.L., & Racine, D. (2002). What Works for At-Risk Teens: Recommendations for

Replicating Youth Employment Programs. Washington DC: American Youth Policy Forum.

 

16. Baker, A.J.L. (2002). Working in Adolescence.  In N. Salkind (Ed.), Child Development: Volume One of the Macmillan (pp 435-437). Psychology Reference Series. New York: Macmillan Reference USA.

 

15. Baker, A.J.L, Tabacoff, R., Tornusciolo, G., & Eisenstadt, M. (2001). Calculating the number of offenses and victims of juvenile sexual offending: The role of post-treatment disclosures. Sexual Abuse: A

Journal of Research and Treatment, 13,79-90. DOI: 10.1177/107906320101300202

 

14. Lamb-Parker, F., Piotrkowski, C., Baker, A.J.L., Kessler-Sklar, S., Clark, B., & Peay, L. (2001). Understanding barriers to parent involvement in Head Start: A research-community partnership. The Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 16, 35-51. DOI: 10.1016/S0885-2006(01)00084-9

 

13. Baker, A.J.L., Olson, D., & Mincer, C. (2000). The WAY to Work: An independent living/aftercare

program for high risk youth. Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America.

 

12. Baker, A.J.L. (2000). Parent involvement for the middle school years: Recommendations for parents and schools. Schools in the Middle, 27-30.

 

11. Kessler-Sklar, S., & Baker, A.J.L. (2000), School district parent involvement policies and programs. The Elementary School Journal, 101, 101-118.

 

10. Baker, A.J.L. (2000). Making the promise of parent involvement a reality. The High School Magazine,14-17.

 

9. Baker, A.J.L. & Piotrkowski, C.S., Brooks-Gunn. (1999). The Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY). The Future of Children, 9, 116-133.

 

8. Baker, A.J.L., Piotrkowski, C.S., & Brooks-Gunn, J. (1999). The effects of the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) on children’s school performance at the end of the program and one year later. The Early Childhood Research Quarterly, 4, 571-586. DOI: 10.1016/S0885-2006(99)80061-1

 

7. Baker, A.J.L., Kessler-Sklar, S., Piotrkowski, C.S., & Lamb Parker, F, (1999). Kindergarten and first grade teachers’ reported knowledge of parents’ involvement in their children’s education. The Elementary School Journal, 99 (4), 367-380. DOI: 10.1086/461930

 

6. Lamb Parker, F., Robinson, R., Baker, A., Gonzales, R., Clark, B., Fernandez, A. (1998). Enhance parent involvement: Recognizing staff’s role in achieving parents’ participation in your Head Start center.  Children and Families, 17, 54-60.

 

5. Baker, A.J.L, & Soden, L. (1998). Parent Involvement Research: Concerns, Challenges, and Conclusions. ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban and Minority Education Digest. No. 134, April 1998.

 

4. Baker, A.J.L. (1997). Improving parent involvement programs and practice: A qualitative study of teacher perceptions.  The School Community Journal,7, 27-56. Reprinted in S. Redding and L. Thomas (Eds.), The community of the school. Lincoln, IL: Academic Development Institute.

 

3. Baker, A.J.L. (1997). Improving parent involvement programs and practice: A qualitative study of parent perceptions.  The School Community Journal, 7, (9-35). Reprinted in S. Redding and L. Thomas (Eds.), The community of the school. Lincoln, IL: Academic Development Institute.

 

2. Baker, A.J.L. & Roth, J.L. (1997). Predictors of parent involvement in an early intervention program: Comparing sites, cohorts, and type of involvement  Applied Behavioral Sciences Review, 5, 199-217.

 

1. Aber, J.L., & Baker, A.J.L. (1990).  Security of attachment in toddlerhood: Modifying assessment

procedures for joint clinical and research purposes.  M. Greenberg, D. Cicchetti, & E.M. Cummings

(Eds.), Attachment in the preschool years. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

 

SELECTED PRESENTATIONS AND TRAININGS

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Hart, S.N., Brassard, M.R., & Baker, A.J.L. (2018). Psychological maltreatment: A central issue on violence against children. Fontana Center for Child Protection Webinar. February 13, 2019.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2018). Psychological maltreatment: An overview. Invited workshop given to Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. October 2018

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2018). Parental alienation. An overview. Invited workshop given to Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. November 2018.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2018) Parental alienation: What the science tells us. Invited address at the European Association of Parental Alienation Professionals. London, England, August 2018.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2018). Parental alienation: An overview. Invited address at the University of Chieti, Chieti Italy. August 2018.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2018). Parental alienation: What the science tells us. Invited address at the Parental Alienation Study Group annual conference. August 2018.

 

Hart, S.N., Brassard, M.R., & Baker, A.J.L. (2018). Psychological and emotional maltreatment of children. Pre-conference training institute of American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. New Orleans, Louisiana. June 12, 2018.

 

Baker, A.J.L., Brassard, M.R..,Hart, S.N. (2018). Psychological maltreatment: A central issue in violence against children. Webinar sponsored by the International Society on the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect. April 27, 2018.

 

Hart, S.N., Brassard, M.R., Baker, A.J.L., & Hernandez, G.  (2017). Psychological maltreatment: An overview of forms and types. Invited training at a one-day conference at Montclair University sponsored by APSAC, Prevent Child Abuse New Jersey, Montclair State University, and the New Jersey Children’s Alliance. December 12, 2017.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2017). Parental alienation overview. Invited 6-hour training for Rutgers School of Social Work. November 2, 2017.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2017). Psychological maltreatment: An overview. Invited workshop given to Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. November 8.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2017). Bonded to the abuser: How and why children maintain attachments with abusive caregivers. Talk presented at the annual conference of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. Washington DC. October 27.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2017). Parental alienation: An overview. Invited workshop given to Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. October 25.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2017). Parental alienation: What it is and what to do about it. Invited address to the Nebraska State Bar Association Judicial Conference. Omaha, NE. October 11, 2017.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2017) Psychological maltreatment overview. Invited workshop for Lawyers for Children. New York, NY. September 13, 2017.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2017). Restoring Family Connections. Workshop given at annual conference of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Boston, MA. June, 2017.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2017). Parental alienation: What it is and what to do about it. Invited keynote address to the Nebraska State Bar Association Family Law Conference. Omaha, NE. May 18, 2017.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2017). Parental alienation and restoring family connections. Training given at the Rutgers University School of School Work. New Brunswick, NJ. May 3, 2017

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2017). Parental alienation: An overview. Workshop given to the National Association of Social Workers New Jersey Chapter annual conference. Atlantic City, NJ. May 2, 2017.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2016). Parental alienation: overview. Invited workshop given to Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. October

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2016). Psychological maltreatment: Overview. Invited workshop at the Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. October.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2015). Parental alienation: overview. Invited workshop given to Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. October

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2015). Psychological maltreatment: Overview. Invited workshop at the Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. October.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2014). Parental alienation: overview. Invited workshop given to Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. October.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2014). Psychological maltreatment: Incidence and Overview. Webinar workshop sponsored by CHAMP and APASAC-NY.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2014). Parental alienation: Why the courts should intervene. Invited address to the New York State AFCC-New York Bar Association joint conference. June, 2014.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2014). Psychological maltreatment: An overview. Invited workshop at the Michigan State Court Administrators Child Welfare Conference. Lansing, April 17, 2014.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2014). Parental alienation: An overview. Invited plenary address at the Michigan State Court Administrators Child Welfare Conference. Lansing, April 17, 2014.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2013). Parental alienation: overview. Invited workshop at the Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. December.

 

Baker. A.J.L. (2013). Pressing issues in parental alienation. Invited presentation to the Voices of the Child Part 2 conference sponsored by the Santa Clara County Psychological Association, Santa Clara County Bar Association family Law Section and the Minor’s Counsel Committee. October 4, 2013.

 

Baker. A.J.L. (2013). Treatment options in parental alienation. Invited presentation to the Voices of the Child Part 2 conference sponsored by the Santa Clara County Psychological Association, Santa Clara County Bar Association family Law Section and the Minor’s Counsel Committee. April 26, 2013.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2013). Parental alienation. Invited panel discussion at NJ Institute of Continuing Legal Education. Fairfield, NJ. April 6, 2013.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2012). Parental alienation: overview. Paper given to Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. December.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2012). Parental alienation. Invited keynote to Midwest Family Law Conference. Omaha, Nebraska. October 18, 2012.

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Baker, A.J.L. (2012) Parental alienation: What judges need to know. Invited three hour training to New York City family court judges. September 28. Manhattan.

 

Baker, A.J.L. & Schneiderman, M. (2012). Psychological maltreatment screening for children in child welfare. American Professional Society for the Abuse of Children. Chicago, IL. June 29.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2012). Parental alienation in-depth training for parents and professionals. Invited address. Chicago, IL. June 30.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2012). Psychological maltreatment and positive parenting: What child welfare caseworkers need to know. Invited training. New York Foundling Conference. New York, NY. June 5,

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2012). Parental alienation as a form of psychological maltreatment. Invited training to Prevent Child Abuse NJ. New Brunswick, NJ. April 18.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2012). Parental alienation overview for family court judges. Invited training to NYC family court legal professionals. New York, NY. February 28.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2011). Parental alienation: overview. Paper given to 12th Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. December.

 

Brassard, M., Donnelly, L., Baker, A., & Schneiderman, M. (2011). Foster children’s report of psychological maltreatment experience: Prevalence and implications for treatment. Poster presented at the American Psychological Association Conference, August.

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Baker, A.J.L. (2011). Psychological maltreatment. National Association of Social Workers, NJ Chapter

 annual conference. Atlantic City, NJ. May 2.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2011). Helping children resist the pressure to choose. National Association of Social 

Workers, NJ Chapter annual conference. Atlantic City, NJ. May 3.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2011). Children caught between their parents: A special case of psychological maltreatment. Workshop offered at Annual National Conference of School Social Workers. Myrtle Beach, SC. April 1.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2010). Adult children of parental alienation syndrome: overview. Paper given to 11th Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. December.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2010). Psychological maltreatment: What school counselors should know. Workshop presented at the annual conference of the NJ School Counselors Association. Long Branch, NJ. October 17, 2010.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2010). Parental Alienation: What the research tells us. Keynote address at the Canadian Symposium on Parental Alienation Syndrome. Mount Sinai Hospital, NY, NY, October 2, 2010.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2010). Resisting the pressure to choose. Workshop presented at the annual conference of the International Cultic Studies Association. Teaneck, NJ, July 2.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2010). Psychological maltreatment: Overview. Workshop presented at the annual Fontana Center for Child Protection conference on psychological maltreatment. New York City, June 11, 2010.

 

Baker, A.J.L., Andre, K., & Blumenberg, D. (2010). Resisting the pressure to choose: A school based program for children caught in loyalty conflicts. Workshop presented at the annual conference of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Denver, June 3, 2010.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2010). PAS and the DSM: invited plenary panel discussion. Annual conference of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. Denver, June 2, 2010.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2010) Parental alienation: What school counselors should know. Pennsylvania Association of School Counselors, Lancaster, April 11, 2010.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2010). Parental alienation: What school counselors should know. Massachusetts Association of School Counselors, Weston, April 11, 2010.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2010). Parental alienation: What CPS workers should know. Administration for Children’s Services, Brooklyn, NY. February 17, 2010.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2009). Children caught in their parents’ loyalty conflicts: What school counselors should know. New Jersey School Counselors Association, Long Branch, October 19, 2009.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2009). Psychological maltreatment: An overview for CPS workers. Administration for Children’s Services, Bronx, NY. October 7, 2009.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2009). Adult children of parental alienation: Overview for legal professionals. Invited training provided as continuing legal education credits through the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. February 7, 2009.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2008). Adult children of parental alienation: Overview for parents and professionals. Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection. New York City, July 23, 2008

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2008). Adult children of parental alienation: Overview for legal professionals. Webinar provided as continuing legal education credits through the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education. June 11, 2008

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2008). Adult children of parental alienation: Overview of the syndrome. Presentation to the NASW NJ Annual Conference. Atlantic City, NJ, May 6.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2008). Adult children of parental alienation: Overview of the syndrome. Invited address to Institute of Psychoanalytic Studies of New Jersey. Teaneck NJ, May 5.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2008). Adult children of parental alienation: Overview of the syndrome. Invited address to conference, the Westchester Chapter of the New York State Clinical Social Workers. White Plains, May 3.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2008). Adult children of parental alienation: Overview of the syndrome. Invited keynote   address to the annual conference of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies Parent      Education Facilitators and Focus on Children clinicians. Woodbridge, Ct. April 8.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2008). Adult children of parental alienation: overview of the syndrome. Paper given to the       annual conference of the Northern California Regional Organization of Child and Adolescents             Psychiatry. Sonoma, CA. Jan 26.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2008). Adult children of parental alienation syndrome: overview. Paper given to 9th Annual Hearst Program at the New York Foundling. New York, NY. January 2, 2008.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2007). Adult children of parental alienation syndrome: research offers hope and insight for school psychologists. Paper given to New York State School Psychologists Conference, Albany, NY.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2007). Adult children of parental alienation syndrome: Breaking the ties that bind. Paper given at annual conference of International Parents Without Partners, Newark NJ, July 2007.

 

Baker, A.J.L. (2007). Adult children of parental alienation syndrome: Breaking the ties that bind. Paper given at monthly meeting of Fathers and Families, Inc. Wellesley, MA, September 24, 2007.

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See Media Page for list of TV, print, and radio appearances.

 

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