Title: Children and the law : doctrine, policy, and practice /
Authors: Abrams, Douglas E.,; Ramsey, Sarah H.,; Mangold, Susan V.,
Year: 2014
Subjects: Children Legal status, laws, etc. United States Cases.
Abstract: "This book is about child advocacy. It provides the core materials for Children and the Law. Juvenile Law, and similar upperclass electives that examine the status, rights and obligations of children throughout the American legal system". -- PREFACE.
Contents: The status, rights and obligations of children -- Defining the child-parent relationship -- Representing children -- Abuse and neglect -- Foster care -- Criminal abuse and neglect -- Adoption -- Medical decision-making -- Financial responsibility and control -- Regulation of children's conduct -- Delinquency.