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When a child discloses abuse.
(Exchange Press, 2019-07)
Understanding Sexual Grooming in Child Abuse Cases.
(American Bar Association, 2015-11)
In many child sexual abuse cases, the abuse is preceded by sexual grooming.1 Sexual grooming is a preparatory process in which a perpetrator gradually gains a person’s or organization’s trust with the intent to be sexually ...
"Failure to Train" lawsuits against Departments of Human Services.
(American Bar Association, 2013-11)
Of the legal theories pursued against state departments of human
services and their child welfare agencies,1 “failure to train”
theories are often pled but rarely prevail. The theory is often
raised in boilerplate ...
Meeting the Challenge of Child Maltreatment in Rural Areas.
(American Bar Association, 2015-03)
Data shows child maltreatment
reports are higher in rural than urban
areas. This suggests rural practitioners
may be more likely to encounter children
who are victims of maltreatment.
This is true regardless of ...
The Growing Use of State Child Welfare Report Cards: What Attorneys Should Know.
(American Bar Association, 2017-09)
State child welfare agencies are facing increasing accountability of their performance. Private foundations and other organizations have issued report cards on the well-being of a state’s children and its children’s services. ...
Broken Trust: Getting Justice for a Sexually Groomed and Sexually Abused Young Athlete.
(ALM Media Properties, LLC., 2019-07-19)
This article describes the legal advocacy skills a plaintiff’s attorney needs to conduct a lawsuit and bring it to a conclusion, all the while being highly sensitive to the client’s unique psychological needs.
How To Select an Expert in a Custody Case.
(ALM (formerly American Lawyer Media), 2019-11-18)
The legal obligation of an expert witness is to provide independent advice to the court by presenting impartial, unbiased opinions about matters within their field of expertise. This duty is owed singularly to the court ...