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Record Nr.

UNINA9910657047403321

Autore

Jones William G., judge

Titolo

Working with the courts in child protection / / [William G. Jones] ; Raymond T. Devon, editor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Nova Science Publishers, c2010

[Washington, D.C.] : , : U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Children's Bureau, Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, , [2006]

ISBN

1-61668-426-7

Edizione

[[3rd ed.]]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (203 p.)

Collana

Children's issues, laws and programs

Altri autori (Persone)

DevonRaymond T

Disciplina

345.73/025554

Soggetti

Child abuse - Law and legislation - United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Purpose and overview -- The court system and child protection -- The interplay between child maltreatment legislation and caseworker practice -- The Juvenile Court process -- The criminal court process -- Domestic relations cases and other court proceedings -- Going to court -- Working with the courts -- Court improvement and best practices.

Sommario/riassunto

Provides a basis for understanding court processes most relevant to child abuse and neglect cases. This title may also be useful to other non-legal professionals, such as those working in law enforcement, health care, mental health, and child advocacy, who wish to gain a better understanding of court processes.