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US: Legal representation is essential for abused children – and smart for states

posted on June 12, 2019
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Children are the vulnerable parties in child abuse and neglect cases, with every aspect of their lives at stake when they face removal from their families or enter a courtroom. Dependency courts dramatically shape a child’s future and have complete authority over the children in their custody.

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Stephanie Talavera

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