Identifying the Best Interests of the Child in Protection Proceedings: Nine Guidelines for the Child Advocate.

Authors

Donald N. Duquette, University of Michigan Law SchoolFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1992

Abstract

Increasingly, judges appoint court appointed special advocates (CASAs) to represent children in child abuse and neglect proceedings. Like lawyers, CASAs are charged with looking out for the "best interests" of the child. Unfortunately, although the phrase "best interests" sounds noble, it provides little practical guidance for the child advocate.

Comments

Copyright 1992 APSAC Advisor. Reproduced with permission.

Recommended Citation

Duquette, Donald N. "Identifying the Best Interests of the Child in Protection Proceedings: Nine Guidelines for the Child Advocate." APSAC Advisor 5 (1992): 12.