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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.
By Sneha Barve – July 14, 2020 | The more science-based support youths receive during adolescence, the more likely they are to emerge into adulthood with healthy relationships and strong decision-making and coping skills.
By Diane L. Redleaf – September 30, 2020 | A review of a 50-state survey of criminal and child protection laws and some opportunities and challenges to changing those policies.
By Diane L. Redleaf – September 11, 2020 | How broad neglect laws undermine childhood independence, and a review of legislative efforts to address it.
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)
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)
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