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OverviewEveryday 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 delinquency, shows that an initial public aspiration to assist children and families is often frustrated by a lack of resolve and resources. In other areas, such as education and healthcare, the public shrinks from a commitment to comprehensive child well-being. Everyday Law for Children makes a case for the improvement of public systems by focusing on pragmatic goals related to child well-being. More immediately, it makes a case for zealous advocates for children who can have a dramatic impact on children's everyday lives. Accordingly, the book provides an annotated list of resources and contact information for parents and for service providers who need help addressing specific problems within complex public systems. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David J. Herring , Richard Delgado , Jean StefancicPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc Imprint: Routledge Edition: annotated edition Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9781594512513ISBN 10: 1594512515 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 15 May 2006 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 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 AuthorReviewsAuthor InformationDavid J. Herring, Professor of Law at University of Pittsburgh, has written extensively on child welfare law issues. His work focuses on behavioral biology and the implications for children in foster care. He founded the Child Welfare Law Clinic at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and was instrumental in starting the Court Appointed Special Advocates Program in Pittsburgh. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |