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FTC Produces Resource for Child Identity Theft

Identity theft is a serious problem for children in general, and it occurs at particularly high rates among children in foster care.

Report Adds to Research on School-to-Prison Pipeline

The report examines data on school-based arrests from Massachusetts's three largest school districts—Boston, Springfield, and Worcester.

Who Should Decide when a Juvenile Is Charged as an Adult?

The New Jersey Supreme Court heard a case challenging the practice of allowing prosecutors to decide if a juvenile should be charged as an adult with no judicial review.

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Protecting Mothers Against Gender-Plus Bias: Part 2

By Diane L. Redleaf, Melissa L. Staas, and Jonathon N. Fazzola

The three largest gender-plus categories are domestic violence victims, mothers with a mental illness, and nonoffending mothers held liable for the actions of a partner.

Meeting the Needs of Children with an Incarcerated Parent

By Lynne Reckman, Katie Gates, Meredith Schnug, and Debra Rothstein

The best child advocacy occurs when there is a team of professionals, including a mental-health practitioner, to collaborate regarding the overall needs of children.

Five Mistakes for New Child-Welfare Lawyers to Avoid

By Jennifer Baum

By avoiding these mistakes, new attorneys can set themselves up for a creative, proactive, and skilled child-welfare-litigation practice.

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ABA Adopts Model Act on Representation of Children

The ABA House of Delegates has adopted the Model Act Governing the Representation of Children in Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Cases.

Get Involved

The Education Subcommittee of the Children’s Rights Litigation Committee has formed a work group to explore the growing problem of “pushout” and welcomes your participation.

Directory of Pro Bono Children's Law Programs

The Children's Rights Litigation Committee's Directory of Pro Bono Children's Law Programs is a compilation of children's law programs across the country.