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Sep 29, 2024
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LAW 8302 - Children and the Law
Credits: 3
Focuses on three interrelated questions involving the legal relationships among the child, parent, and state. First, who decides on behalf of the child? Second, how does law allocate decisional power and responsibility for children in our society? Finally, what voice should law give to children in situations where there rights and/or interests are affected? These questions are explored in the context of the following topics: parental rights to raise their children; constitutional rights of children (e.g., privacy and free speech); child abuse and neglect (civil and criminal); termination of parental rights; foster care and adoption; and medical decision-making. Some emphasis is placed on examining the practical considerations of providing legal representation to children, particularly in cases involving child abuse and neglect.
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