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National Task Force Addresses Childhood Violence

The Attorney General's task force will spend the next year examining the extent and nature of the problem of childhood exposure to violence in the United States.

Free Journal Looks at Nonresident Fathers, Child Welfare

The American Humane Association has released the latest issue of Protecting Children for free.

Brief Looks at Suicide and Bullying

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center has released a brief on bullying and suicide, especially as it relates to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered youth.

Articles »

An Introduction to Child Trafficking in the United States

By Katherine Kaufka Walts

The latest government estimates state that approximately 14,500–17,500 men, women, and children are trafficked into the United States each year.

Special Education Advocacy at School Meetings: Part 2

By Erin Han, Janeen Schlotzer, and Richard Cozzola

Individual education program meetings can quickly get derailed with many layers of issues, so it is important to have a system to make sure that all of your issues get addressed.

Lessons Learned Through Child Welfare Litigation

By Alet A. Brown

Transitioning into the field of child advocacy is not child's play—it requires a new way of thinking and the realization that an advocate's job is to be the voice of the child.

Announcements »

Handout on Changing the School-to-Prison Pipeline

The Children's Rights Litigation Committee's handout explains what lawyers can do to help put a stop to the "school-to-prison pipeline."

Resources for Young Lawyers Added to Related Resources Page

We recently updated our Related Resources page with useful resources for young attorneys interested in child welfare, juvenile justice, education, and immigration.

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.

Symposium on ABA Model Act on Representation of Children

Our committee is cosponsoring a symposium discussing the ABA Model Act Governing the Representation of Children in Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings.