Juvenile Law Treatises

Includes chapters devoted to the meaning of "parent," civil and criminal abuse and neglect, the foster care system, adoption, medical decision-making, support and other financial responsibilities, protective legislation, and delinquency. Representation of children is covered throughout the book. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child protection, foster care and juvenile justice systems is also integrated into this edition. Children and the Law in a Nutshell is also available online via West Academic Study Aids.

This Nutshell focuses on the criminal and non-criminal misconduct of children that bring them within the jurisdiction of juvenile courts. It examines how police, parents, schools, courts, and other agencies respond to that misconduct. It addresses children's rights during the investigation and prosecution of youths for delinquency and status-offenses. Juvenile Justice Administration in a Nutshell is also available online via West Academic Study Aids.

This study aid provides an overview of the legal status of minors. It looks at defining the rights, privileges and duties of adolescents.

This treatise addresses the conflicting issues that surround juvenile affairs. Students and professionals alike will find guidance in this resource for dealing with juvenile issues.