Child Welfare Law and Practice Representing Children, Parents, and State Agencies in Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Cases

Child Welfare Law and Practice Representing Children, Parents, and State Agencies in Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Cases by Donald N. Duquette. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781938614552.

Contents: 1. Americas children -- 2. Physical, sexual, and emotional child abuse and neglect -- 3. Mental health and related professional evaluations in child welfare proceedings -- 4. The impact of maltreatment on child development -- 5. Family dynamics in child maltreatment -- 6. Cultural context in abuse and negliect practice: tips for attorneys -- 7. The history of child welfare law -- 8. Federal child welfare law and policy: understanding the federal law and funding process -- 9. Child welfare constitutional case law -- 10. A childs journey through the child welfare system -- 11. Dependency court jurisdiction and interstate and international proceedings -- 12. Collateral proceedings -- 13. Confidentiality of juvenile court proceedings and records -- 14. Special evidentiary issues -- 15. Children in court -- 16. Non-adversarial case resolution -- 17. Establishing legal permanence for the child -- 18. Child welfare appellate law and practice -- 19. Representing the state or welfare agency: the role and duties of agency counsel -- 20. Representing parents: the role and duties of respondents counsel -- 21. Representing children and youth -- 22. Trial advocacy.