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Articles From Alan Novick

DCFS Should Be Aware of Reactive Attachment Disorder By Alan Novick Child Law, April 2025 Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is a complex mental health condition that primarily affects children who have experienced significant neglect, abuse, or trauma in their early years. It is characterized by a consistent pattern of inhibited, emotionally withdrawn behavior toward adult caregivers, manifested by the child rarely or minimally seeking comfort or minimally responding to comfort when distressed. 
Termination of Parental Rights in Illinois and The Americans With Disabilities Act By Lori DeYoung & Alan Novick Child Law, June 2006 Assessing the risk of child maltreatment in order to prevent an initial incident or reoccurrence of injury is a critical duty of professionals working in child protective services.

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