Representation of Children in Child Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

Date

2011

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Volume Title

Publisher

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau

Abstract

This publication examines State laws that specify when a State court must provide legal representation for a child involved in child abuse and neglect proceedings and whether that representative must be an attorney, guardian ad litem, or a court-appointed special advocate. The qualifications, training, specific duties, and compensation of the representative also are addressed.

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Keywords

court appointed special advocate, duties, training, compensation, court, child abuse

Citation

Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2011). Representation of children in child abuse and neglect proceedings. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Children's Bureau.

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