Breaking the Chains of Stigma: Safeguarding Substance-Using Parents and Their Children in Civil Legal Matters
by Cassidy LandryPicture a devoted parent entangled in a civil custody dispute, their future with their child hanging in the balance. Now imagine that this parent is also confronting a substance use issue – an affliction often misinterpreted and stigmatized…
Read Full ArticleHandling a Child Protection Case for the First Time? Insight from the Bench
by Hon. Andrew N.J. Ellis and Hon. Victoria A. OldsHandling child protection cases may seem overwhelming for an attorney who has never handled one before. For others, it may seem like a simple transition where the same culture and style…
Read Full ArticleUnderstanding Trauma Beyond the Numbers: Integrating Trauma-Informed Practices in Family, Child Protection, and Juvenile Law
by Janice BellerAuthor’s Note: The author wishes to express her thanks to Judge Jack Varin, for his insight, wisdom, and knowledge on this topic, all of which inspired this article.Whether a child lands in the middle of a high-conflict divorce…
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