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Working with the Courts in Child Protection
Author(s):
Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Children's Bureau.
Jones, William G. |
Year Published: 2006 |
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 ...
Table of Contents
2 - The Court System and Child Protection
3 - The Interplay Between Child Maltreatment Legislation and Caseworker Practice
4 - The Juvenile Court Process
5 - The Criminal Court Process
6 - Domestic Relations Cases and Other Court Proceedings
7 - Going to Court
9 - Court Improvement and Best Practices
Appendix A - Glossary of Terms
Appendix B - Resource Listings of Selected National Organizations Concerned with Child Maltreatment
Appendix C - State Telephone Numbers for Reporting Child Abuse
Appendix D - Guidelines for Child Protective Services Caseworkers for Permanency and Review Hearings
Appendix E - Legal and Judicial Issues Suggested by the Child and Family Services Review Performance Indicators
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