Five Resources for Lawyers Representing Transition Aged Youth
By Cathy Krebs – January 22, 2021 | Some tips and resources to help you prepare your client to age out of the child welfare system.
Children's Rights Litigation
The Children's Rights Litigation Committee strives to improve the quality of the legal representation of children and provide members with opportunities to lead in the development of children's legal policy initiatives as well as various training opportunities.
Support Children’s Rights
Your donation helps to improve outcomes for all children who come into contact with the legal system.
Recent Practice Points
Five Things Child Clients Need to Know About Sex Offender Registration Laws
By Riya Saha Shah – August 27, 2020 | Attorneys for children must ensure their clients are fully informed of the consequences and requirements of registering as a sex offender.
Articles
Preserving Families Through High-Quality Pre-Petition Representation
By Amber Gilson and Michelle Jungers – March 4, 2021 | Iowa Legal Aid’s Parent Representation Project has provided extended representation and services to nearly 300 clients, keeping a total of 468 children out of the juvenile court system.
Juvenile Expungement: Running a Court-Based Help Desk During a Pandemic
By Natanya M. Pope – March 4, 2021 | Foot traffic from within the Juvenile Center and proximity to its partners fueled a momentum that resulted in more people visiting the Juvenile Expungement Help Desk. That momentum was abruptly interrupted on March 17, 2020.
Sound Advice Podcasts
Zealous Lawyers for Children: An Essential Part of the Child Welfare System
By Leslie Heimov | Leslie Heimov discusses why legal representation for children (and parents!) is essential within a child welfare system and how good representation helps a judge determine what is in the best interest of the child. (8:24 min)
Experts of Their Own Lives: Childrens' Participation in the Courtroom
By Erik Pitchal | Judge Erik Pitchal shares lessons he has learned about treating children as experts of their own lives and including them in court proceedings. (7:48 min)
Children's Rights Litigation
Learn how to get involved with the Children's Rights Litigation committee and maximize your Section membership!