August 2016

Secondary Traumatic Stress in Juvenile Court: Are You Affected?

Claire Chiamulera

Strategies for lawyers working with trauma victims to identify and manage secondary traumatic stress.

Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Accepted as Valid Diagnoses by Most Physicians

New study finds consensus among physicians that shaking a young child is capable of causing shaken baby syndrome. and abusive head trauma

Lack of Sleep Increases a Child's Risk for Emotional Disorders Later

Children who experience inadequate or disrupted sleep are more likely to develop depression and anxiety disorders later in life, finds a new study.

Police Routinely Read Juveniles their Miranda Rights, But Do Kids Really Understand Them?

Lorelei Laird

Juveniles often waive their Miranda rights during police investigations without knowing what they are giving up.

Recovering Missing Children Act Signed into Law

Claire Chiamulera

A new federal law will help law enforcement recover missing and exploited children by permitting disclosure of tax record information.

APPLA is Not Permanent: Learning from Pennsylvania

Sally Inada

Learn how a Pennsylvania work group is working to reduce the use of Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement (APPLA) as a permanency option for youth in foster care.

Guardian ad Litem's Failure to Interview Father Did Not Violate Due Process in Termination Proceeding

Eva J. Klain

Although child’s guardian ad litem failed to fulfill her mandatory duty to interview the child’s father, his due process rights were not violated in termination of parental rights proceeding. The risk of erroneous termination was minimal because father testified at trial and his counsel had an opportunity to cross-examine witnesses.

Maine Supreme Court Allows Lower Court to Dismiss Child Protection Petitions Pending Appeal

Emily Peeler

Mother appealed an order finding her three children were in jeopardy while in her care because she failed to protect them from her husband’s physical abuse and failed to provide adequate education. The court determined the evidence supported a finding of jeopardy for all three children by a preponderance of the evidence, the legally required minimum.