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Friday 10th July 2026

Dr Phil Watts

Beyond the Scores: Interpreting the PAI in Family Court Contexts

Presented by Dr Phil Watts


The PAI is widely used in Family Report writing — but its meaning in high-conflict litigation is rarely simple.


In this advanced FRWN session, Dr Phil Watts will move beyond administration and scoring to focus on interpretation and application in Family Court settings. How should we understand validity scales in adversarial contexts? When do personality elevations reflect situational stress rather than enduring pathology? How do we translate a profile into clear, court-relevant parenting analysis without over-pathologising?


This practical, case-informed session will equip report writers to use the PAI with nuance, proportionality

The Family Report Writers Network is Australia’s dedicated hub for Family Report Writers. We provide connection, resources, professional development, and peer support to psychologists and social workers working in family law. Our mission is to strengthen practice, reduce isolation, and promote excellence in this complex and challenging field.

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