Children and the Law: Doctrine, Policy, and Practice

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West Group, 2000 - Law - 1242 pages
This new casebook provides comprehensive, innovative materials on this rapidly developing area of law. The casebook emphasizes doctrine, policy & practice, & presents three central themes: the framework of interrelated rights & obligations of children, parents & government; the ways in which the legal system assesses & uses children's competence to shape regulation; & the role of the child's lawyer. Understanding child advocacy practice will help students apply doctrine & policy throughout their professional lives. The book contains problems & comprehensive notes & questions to stimulate classroom discussion.

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TABLE OF CASES
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The Status Rights and Obligations of Children
1
Notes
12
Copyright

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