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Working with the Courts in Child Protection

Series Title:	User Manual Series (2006)
Author(s):	Children's Bureau Jones
Availability:	View Publication Printable Version (PDF - 10480 KB)
Year Published:	2006 - 130 pages

Part of a series of manuals designed to provide guidance on child protection practices, this manual explains court processes most relevant to child abuse and neglect cases. It introduces concepts and terminology associated with the courts, describes the key court processes, and presents practical information to help child protective services caseworkers prepare for court litigation. Specific chapters address: the general or common court system; the powers of the court and the rights of parents and children in child maltreatment cases; the interplay between child maltreatment legislation and caseworker practice; the juvenile court process; the criminal court process; domestic relations and ...

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