Child Law
The mission of ISBA Child Law Section
- to inform all lawyers practicing in the areas impacting children including but not limited to juvenile justice and child protection law, adoption, education, guardianship, family law of the current and significant developments in those areas;
- to review, monitor and propose legislation in all legal areas impacting children;
- to enhance the professional skills of lawyers who practice in these areas through continuing legal education programs and publications; and
- to provide a forum for all entities, lawyers and other interested parties to work for the refinement and improvement of laws and systems impacting children.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — February 2012
- My client said what? Motion to suppress statement practice in juvenile delinquency proceedings
- In re Jonathon C.B.: Shackling in juvenile court, no right to jury trial
- Seeking employment: A program designed to assist youthful offenders
- Supreme Court issues ruling potentially restricting use of student admissions to police liaison officers
Recent Related Cases
Illinois Appellate Court
Termination of Parental Rights
In re Angela D.
Termination of Parental Rights
In re A.F.
Juvenile Sentencing
In re: Gennell C.
Juvenile Law
In re: Jerome S., a Minor
Abuse and Neglect
In re Juan M.
7th Circuit
Child CustodyKhan v. Fatima
Sponsored CLE
Deconstructing Delinquency
September 28, 2012 – East Peoria
Tools and Resources
- Section Email Discussion list
- Useful links
- Additional Juvenile Justice Resources available at jjustice.org
- Guide for Parents: Juvenile Court Abuse & Neglect Proceedings
A description for parents of what happens in juvenile court so they'll know what to expect.
Leadership