Practical Use

A forensic tool for identifying subtle risk patterns in high-conflict family situations

Problem Statement

In many family law and child welfare cases, professionals encounter parental behaviors that exert significant influence on the child’s emotional development, but do not meet conventional thresholds for physical violence, substance misuse, or legal misconduct.

Instead, these patterns often involve:

  • subtle control and boundary violations
  • loyalty conflicts and emotional role confusion
  • undermining of the other parent through tone, implication, or omission
  • psychological destabilization presented as reasonableness or concern

This type of influence is difficult to document using traditional interviews or observations. The child may remain quiet, overly loyal, or anxious, and the case is often labeled “parental conflict,” despite an underlying asymmetry that places the child at risk.

SAPE was developed to support professionals in clarifying these exact situations.

About SAPE

SAPE is a non-diagnostic, research-based framework designed to analyze recurring emotional, linguistic, and behavioral patterns that may negatively affect a child’s psychological security.

It supports family service professionals in identifying dynamics such as:

  • loyalty binds
  • role reversals
  • relational pressure
  • covert emotional control

SAPE does not replace existing assessments but enhances the ability to describe and document complex relational risks using a structured, evidence-based language.

When SAPE is Used

SAPE is particularly helpful when:

  • a child appears emotionally split or overly aligned with one parent
  • a parent is cooperative on the surface but controlling in structure
  • one parent appears emotionally exhausted, yet protective
  • professionals struggle to articulate or substantiate the discomfort in the case

What SAPE Delivers

  • A structured report with graded risk levels (Low, Medium, High, Severe)
  • Clear excerpts and analysis of relational language, behavior, and child impact
  • Academic references from developmental psychology, attachment theory, and legal sociology
  • A terminology base that can be used in court, reports, or case conferences
  • Optional certification by a licensed psychologist upon request

Reports are suitable for submission in custody investigations, court documents, or internal case assessments where narrative structure and pattern documentation are needed.

Information Security and Documentation

All data is handled in accordance with GDPR and aligned with ISO 27001-level information management protocols. No child or case information is shared without formal parental consent. SAPE works exclusively with pre-existing material (e.g., text messages, everyday photos, child-created content) and transforms it into structured evidentiary support.

Pricing

  • Standard analysis: EUR 29 (typically paid by the parent)
  • Certified expert statement by licensed psychologist: EUR 240
  • Municipalities or agencies may cover the cost in complex or active casework

Pilot Offer

We offer a free trial analysis for municipalities and social services who wish to evaluate the method in a live case. Method support and reporting templates are included. No obligation to continue.

For inquiries or onboarding:
info@sapemethod.com