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One of the most interesting aspects of CIS constitutional reforms is the gradual 'opening' of the domestic legal systems of these countries to international law. Many CIS countries have rejected the traditional dualist approach to the implementation of international law in domestic legal systems and have proclaimed international law to be part of domestic law. Some have proclaimed the supremacy of treaties over contrary domestic legislation. However, the actual status of international law in CIS countries is determined not only by constitutional clauses, but also by the willingness of domestic courts to rely on that body of law. An analysis of available judicial practice in CIS countries indicates that this 'opening' of the domestic legal orders to international law has not always been transformed into reality. The paper attempts to assess the impact on actual practice of the constitutional declarations of CIS states regarding international law. It examines the judicial practice of CIS countries in this area and the principal policy factors affecting the implementation of international law in these states. It concludes that only some of these countries take their constitutional clauses concerning international law seriously.

International law, like other fields of law, is not static. It develops constantly, accommodating the changes in international practice, attitudes of States, and the changing needs and requirements of the international community. According to the ICJ, ‘the possibility of the law changing is ever present’. At the same time, the notions of legal stability and security are inherent in the concept of law. Considering the development of law, we are still confronted with the trend to guarantee stability.

Guidelines for the use of a set of adopted and standardized for Ukraine international tools for psychodiagnostics of deviant behavior, screening of mental and behavioral disorders, depression and anxiety, loneliness and social isolation, substance abuse, suicide, bullying, parental behavior, family flexibility and more. The methodology, methodics and tools for research work in the framework of the Ukrainian Longitudinal Research (ULS) are presented. Significant attention is devoted to the interpretation of the results of psychodiagnostics of deviant behavior. Recommendations include instructions for the study, samples of related documents, recommendations for use described tools in practice, official letters from the Ministry of Education and the psychological service. Recommended for employees of educational institutions, psychologists, physicians, sociologists and anyone interested in the study of somatic and mental development of the child.

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