LAW 840 - Children and the Law

2-3 cr hrs

Description This course examines both civil and criminal laws pertaining to children and the legal system. Attention is given to the historical development of children’s rights, and the roles of the attorney, the juvenile court, the state agencies and social workers, and other resources involved in dealing with children. The respective rights and obligations of the state, the parents, and children also are examined in relation to each other.

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