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    May 26, 2021

    Practice Standards & Tools

    Attorney Standards

    The following ABA practice standards promote uniformity of practice and raise the level and quality of representation by attorneys representing children, parents and child welfare agencies in child welfare proceedings.

    Judicial Standards

    ABA Judicial Excellence in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

    These principles and standards promote judicial excellence in child abuse and neglect proceedings throughout the country. 

    NCJFCJ Enhanced Resource Guidelines: Improving Court Practice in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

    The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judge's guidelines describe key elements of properly conducted court hearings, the requirements of juvenile and family courts in fulfilling the role placed upon them by federal and state laws, and how court calendars can be efficiently managed.

     

    These principles and standards promote judicial excellence in child abuse and neglect proceedings throughout the country. 

    ABA Judicial Excellence in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

     

    These principles and standards promote judicial excellence in child abuse and neglect proceedings throughout the country. 

    ABA Judicial Excellence in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

     

    These principles and standards promote judicial excellence in child abuse and neglect proceedings throughout the country. 

    ABA Judicial Excellence in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

     

    These principles and standards promote judicial excellence in child abuse and neglect proceedings throughout the country. 

    ABA Judicial Excellence in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

     

    These principles and standards promote judicial excellence in child abuse and neglect proceedings throughout the country. 

    Infographic

    Legal Representation in Child Welfare Proceedings

    This 2-page infographic explains the importance of high quality legal representation for children, parents, and the child welfare agency in child welfare proceedings. It highlights key benefits, structural elements, judges' roles, essential attorney practices, and hallmarks of high-quality legal representation for children, parents, and child welfare agencies.