Featured Publications

Representing Juvenile Status Offenders

This book is the first of its kind to offer a roadmap for attorneys representing status offenders (also called children, persons or families in need of services or assistance). Each chapter, written by an expert in the field, gives legal advocates the tools to successfully engage and represent youth in status offense proceedings who have run away, are truant or ungovernable. It will help advocates develop strong relationships with their clients and ultimately avoid deeper involvement in the juvenile justice system.

To receive a free hard copy, contact Lisa Pilnik or Jessica Kendall.

Featured Publications

Healthy Beginnings, Healthy Futures: A Judge’s Guide

Research on early brain development highlights how crucial the early years are in the development of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This very young population is especially vulnerable to the effects of abuse and neglect that set the stage for their long-term health outcomes.

Featured Publications

Child Safety: A Guide for Judges and Attorneys offers a comprehensive approach to child safety decision making. It addresses the fundamentals of safety assessments and safety planning. It is targeted toward judges and others in the legal community but is relevant for agency staff too.

Featured Publications

Advocating for Nonresident Fathers in Child Welfare Court Cases

The authors offer practical strategies to lawyers and judges to help them protect father's constitutional rights; advocate for and engage fathers in and out-of-court; overcome barriers to father participation such as child support, incarceration, immigration status, and criminal history; and address unique ethical issues.