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PPOL-529 CHILDREN AND THE LAW
Spring only
Co-taught by a public policy scholar and child advocacy attorney, this course combines perspectives of social science research, state and federal law, other public policies, politics, and advocacy initiatives to explore cutting-edge issues related to how the U.S. legal system both affects and intervenes in the lives of American children and their families. Beginning with an overview of the evolution of child protection law and children’s rights, topics include conflicts between parents, children and the State, changes and controversies in child custody/adoption law, abused and neglected children in the foster care system, poverty (e.g., PRWORA), education, disabilities, health and mental health, child victim/witnesses in court, and the juvenile justice system. Through up-to-date case studies and readings, class discussion and writing assignments students will consider both the barriers to and the policy and legal/judicial opportunities for enhancing the safety, permanency, and well being of America’s most vulnerable children.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
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