Children Representing Child Abuse Victims: A Developmental Lens Claire Chiamulera When representing child victims, knowing the child's developmental stage helps you frame your approach. Get expert tips on what to expect for infants to teens and in between.
Children Courtroom Tips: Developmental Checklist From babies to teens and in between, each age group thinks, feels, behaves, and acts differently depending on their development.
Children New Law Protects Child Victims in South Korea Ann Park As South Korea recognizes the need for better protections for maltreated children, it has issued a new law. Check our "Cultural Exchange" column for an overview.
Children The Reuniting Immigrant Families Act: Reunification Period Extensions Under California's Reuniting Immigrant Families Act, courts can extend reunification periods for immigrant families entangled in detention of deportation proceedings. This provision may serve as a model for other states.
Children Federal Agencies Say State Cannot Discriminate Against Parents with Disabilities Robyn Powell A joint federal letter addressing a child welfare agency's discrimination against a mother with a disability may have a far-reaching impact. Learn how.
Children Early Intervention Boosts Brain Development of Neglected Children A new study finds the integrity of white matter in children's brains is compromised among those who were severely neglect as infants.
Children Child's Attorney Subject to Removal for Not Representing Child's Wishes Scott Trowbridge Where child stated that he wanted to live with his father, who had killed his mother, court should have heard evidence to determine whether child’s attorney was acting contrary to her duties by supporting termination petition.
Children No Special Pleading or Petition Required for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Findings Scott Trowbridge Trial court erred in failing to address Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) predicate findings when requested by mother in divorce and custody proceedings.
