256 Pages
by
Routledge
256 Pages
by
Routledge
256 Pages
by
Routledge
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Everyday Law for Children provides an accessible introduction to laws that affect children and families and the dominant public debates that surround and drive these laws. Using real-world examples, the book exposes the tension between reliance on the private, autonomous family and the public's desire to secure child well-being. A look at some public systems, such as child welfare and juvenile... Read more
Chapter 1: Introduction: Legal Theories and Approaches Affecting Children PART I: Active Public Support for Child Well-Being Chapter 2: The Public Child Welfare System Chapter 3: Welfare Chapter 4: Children's Criminal Behavior PART II: Public Resistance to a Comprehensive Child Well-Being Approach Chapter 5: Public Education Chapter 6: Health Care Chapter 7: Unaccompanied Alien Children Chapter 8: Conclusion Index About the Author
Biography
David J. Herring
