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Breaking schools' rules : A statewide study of how school discipline relates to students' success and juvenile justice involvement
Justice Center, Council of State Governments. 2011.
"The CSG Justice Center, in partnership with the Public Policy Research Institute at Texas A&M University, has released a groundbreaking statewide study of nearly 1 million Texas public secondary school students, followed for at least six years. Funded by the Atlantic Philanthropies and the Open Society Foundations, this study found that when students are suspended or expelled, the likelihood that they will repeat a grade, not graduate, and/or become involved in the juvenile justice system increases significantly. African-American students and children with particular educational disabilities who qualify for special education were suspended and expelled at especially high rates." - from the publisher
URL: http://www.lrl.state.tx.us/scanned/archive/2011/16100.pdf
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A joint report on indigent defense in the Texas juvenile justice systemBy Texas. Task Force on Indigent Defense. 2007.
This report explains the Fair Defense Act, which establishes that every juvenile board in Texas must provide a plan for the appointment of defense counsel for indigent juveniles. Information is provided for juveniles, their families, attorneys, counties and juvenile boards. Some of the questions addressed are: Who has the right to an attorney, how does the court decide who cannot afford an attorney, who can serve as appointed counsel, and what should be included in a county's indigent defense plan. The report also lists other relevant juvenile board statutes.
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Juvenile law and practice
Latest received: 2022-2023 Pocket parts. By Morgan, Thomas S. Thomson/West. Third edition. c2008.
This two-volume set provides in-depth information on juvenile law in Texas including information on changes to the laws addressing child abuse and neglect cases. The first volume of this pair focuses on delinquent children and children in need of supervision first providing a summary of current laws, then a discussion on how to prosecute or defend cases of juvenile delinquency and children in need of supervision. The second volume discusses the state’s intervention into the parent-child relationship, first providing a summary of the law, then discussing to how prosecute child abuse and child neglect cases, then defending parents in these cases.
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Juveniles
By Hubner, Chris. Texas District & County Attorneys Association. Latest received: 2010.
This two-volume set provides in-depth information on juvenile law in Texas including information on changes to the laws addressing child abuse and neglect cases. The first volume of this pair focuses on delinquent children and children in need of supervision first providing a summary of current laws, then a discussion on how to prosecute or defend cases of juvenile delinquency and children in need of supervision. The second volume discusses the state’s intervention into the parent-child relationship, first providing a summary of the law, then discussing to how prosecute child abuse and child neglect cases, then defending parents in these cases.
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Protecting Texas' most precious resource : A history of juvenile justice policy in Texas
By Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. Texas Criminal Justice Coalition. 2009.
This two-part publication traces the history of what we now call the Texas Youth Commission. In doing so it also provides a rich history of the swings and twists in the philosophy of how the State should deal with delinquent youths. The recent scandals of Youth Commission are not new. In fact, the programs and facilities for incarcerated youth have progressed from neglect to scandal to reform since their inception in 1887. These publications provide a brief but comprehensive overview for anyone interested in juvenile law.
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Special education issues and the juvenile justice system in Texas : 2016
State Bar of Texas. 2016.
The articles in this volume are taken from a course co-sponsored by the State Bar Disability Issues Committee and the State Bar Juvenile Law Section. The articles discuss various topics under the umbrella of children with mental disabilities involved in lawsuits.
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Texas justice court juvenile law handbook
Texas Justice Court Training Center. 2009.
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Texas juvenile law : An analysis of juvenile statutory and case law for Texas juvenile justice officials through the 85th Texas Legislature, 2017
By Dawson, Robert O. Texas Juvenile Probation Commission. Ninth edition. 2018.
University of Texas Law Professor, Dr. Robert O. Dawson was the original drafter of Title III of the Texas Family Code in 1973 and a main contributor to the changes made to the juvenile justice system during the 73rd Texas legislature. This publication is a complete reference source for Texas juvenile justice personnel covering a range of topics including juvenile records, determinate sentencing, school issues, among many more.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
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Texas' school-to-prison pipeline : School expulsion : the path from lockout to dropout
By Texas Appleseed (Foundation). Texas Appleseed. First edition. c2010.
Documents the unfortunate effects of school expulsion and recommends policy modifications that might allow students to remain on campus.
URL: https://repositories.lib.utexas.edu/bitstream/handle/2152/15134/TXSchoolPrisonPipeline.pdf?sequence=2
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Who gets a childhood? : Race and juvenile justice in twentieth-century Texas
By Bush, William S. University of Georgia Press. c2010.
In this work historian William S. Bush uses Texas as a case study to analyze the cycles of scandal, reform, and retrenchment within the juvenile justice system. He observes that historically, these cycles tend to produce results that are preferential to white middle and upper class juveniles, while harshly punishing black, Latino, and poor white juveniles.
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Youth rights manual : A guide about your rights at school, at home, and in your community. [electronic resource]
ACLU Foundation of Texas. 2010.
A succinct guide to your rights as a student under Federal and Texas state laws as put together by members of the ACLU of Texas. Topics include general rights and responsibilities regarding education and attendance, student freedom of speech and expression, discrimination in the classroom, control over academic records, and rights regarding school discipline and peace officers on campuses.
Available on the Internet Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20130627032033/http://aclutx.org/reports/2010YouthRightsManual.pdf
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» Federal/General Titles
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Children with disabilities in juvenile court : IDEA and the juvenile prosecutor
By Morrison, C. Kevin. American Prosecutors Research Institute. 2003.
While short in length, this resource published by the American Prosecutors Research Institute covers the implications of the Federal Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) when prosecuting juveniles with disabilities.
Available on the Internet Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20041217185936/http:/www.ndaa.org/pdf/children_disabilities_juvenile_court_idea.pdf
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Growing up locked down : Youth in solitary confinement in jails and prisons across the United States
American Civil Liberties Union, Human Rights Watch. [2012].
This publication presents the results of a joint study conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch that included interviews with 127 individuals who were detained in jails or prisons across various U.S. states while under the age of 18. The authors looked at how often youth are placed in solitary confinement, the conditions of these confinements, and concludes that the "solitary confinement [of youth] is costly, ineffective, and harmful." Along with an explanation of the study's methodology and a description of corrections practices across the U.S., the authors present alternatives to the solitary confinement of youth and key recommendations to the federal and state governments.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
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Handbook on questioning children : A linguistic perspective
By Walker, Anne Graffam. ABA Center on Children and the Law. Third edition. [2013].
The authors believe that children involved in court proceedings need to clearly understand what is being asked of them and they have the right to be clearly understood. Language can get in the way of communication between adults. Communicating with children presents additional linguistic challenges. Questioning children demands a great deal of patience and an understanding of the communication issues presented by a child’s developmental stage and their individual facility with language. This 3rd edition of the Handbook on Questioning Children reflects new research findings and additional years of practical experience interviewing children. There are numerous tips on how to phrase effective questions and words to avoid or use with caution. Just as important as the questions you ask, is actively listening to the child’s responses. Often follow up questions are needed to ensure the child is able to credibly communicate to the court what he has experienced. Numerous appendices and research…
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A judge's guide to juveniles before the adult criminal court
National Judicial College in collaboration with the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. c2002.
This judge's guide provides an overview of juvenile criminal laws with a focus on transfers, procedure, judicial waivers, treatment, future danger, and blended sentencing. Issues of race, gender, and culture are also addressed in regards to juvenile transfers to adult criminal court.
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Juvenile justice administration in a nutshell
By Feld, Barry C. Thomson/West. Second edition. c2009.
"This Nutshell title focuses exclusively on the criminal and non-criminal misconduct of children that bring them within the jurisdiction of juvenile courts and examines law enforcement, judicial, and administrative responses to that misconduct. It deals with issues of children's rights only insofar as they relate to the processes of investigating and prosecuting juvenile offenders for delinquency and status-offenses. Like all Nutshells, it strives to provide a succinct exposition of the law for students studying juvenile justice, for lawyers who do not regularly practice in juvenile court, and for legislators and policy officials involved in juvenile justice law reform efforts." - from the publisher
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Juvenile justice and children's law
By Jasper, Margaret C. Oceana Publications. Second edition. 2001.
An analysis of the strategic considerations involving neglected, dependent, and delinquent minors before the juvenile justice system. Legal rights of the child are covered along with a discussion of actions and defenses for juvenile criminal behavior.
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Representing juvenile status offenders
By Benton, Hannah. American Bar Association. c2010.
This book is a guide for attorneys and others who advocate for youth who have engaged in noncriminal misbehavior (status offenses). Each chapter is written by an expert in the field to give the reader the tools to successfully represent youth in these proceedings. Some of the subjects discussed are the critical provisions of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, how to build relationships with youth clients. Also included are tips on how to use early intervention services for clients and strategies that may be used at trial, disposition or if a court order has been violated by a client.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
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Representing the child client
Latest received: Release 72, October 2024. M. Bender. 1987-.
This is a practice manual for the attorney who represents children and youth. It covers such topics as institutional liability, legal rights of children in institutions, legal status of minors, representing children in dependency and juvenile justice proceedings, children as witnesses, school discipline, representing children in school related matters, health care for low income children and practical considerations in representing children. It includes sample forms, interview checklists, a table of cases and a table of statutes.
Note: This item is also available electronically.
Table of contents: https://catalog.sll.texas.gov/cgi-bin/koha/opac-retrieve-file.pl?id=569af4401cb9ba176f6e162a2056707f
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The role of judges in managing juvenile sex offense cases : Keys to informed decisionmaking : a judicial education curriculum
Center for Effective Public Policy. 2009.
URL: https://cepp.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/The-Role-of-Judges-in-Managing-Juvenile-Sex-Offense-Cases-Keys-to-Informed-Decision-Making-2009.pdf
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Trial manual for defense attorneys in juvenile delinquency cases
By Hertz, Randy. American Bar Association, Section of Criminal Justice. 2014 edition. 2014.
This publication adheres strictly to its title. The text is geared to exclusively to defense attorneys. The authors do not try to examine juvenile law from the prosecution’s perspectives. It is a manual in the sense it eschews theory and provides practical guidance from taking on a juvenile case through the possible resolutions. The book’s chapters follow the usual sequence of events in a juvenile case. Rather than referring you elsewhere in the book, they repeat information as needed relating it to topic at hand. Practical advice is given on working with the clients, their parents and the court system so you can provide the best advocacy possible to ensure the best outcome for the child.
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