Children, Young Adults, and the Law: A Dictionary (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780874368796)

This informative, easy-to-use reference book covers a wide range of legal issues that affect children from birth until legal adulthood.

Readers will learn about issues of importance to teenagers such as the right to drive, drink, engage in sexual relations, and choose a custodial parent. The book also addresses young adults' legal responsibilities including civil and criminal liability and the special legal doctrines and procedures that protect minors when they are the subject of legal proceedings.

General issues such as child custody, support, adoption, abuse, and inheritance are also discussed. Important legislation and legal cases affecting children and young adults are thoroughly covered in this timely volume. A table of cases, a directory of organizations, a guide to further reading, and an index are also included.

Author: Lauren Arnest
ISBN-10: 0874368790
ISBN-13: 9780874368796
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Language: English
Published: 08/01/1998
Pages: 346
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.36h x 6.36w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 02/01/1999 pg. 132
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/1999 pg. 225
Booklist 10/15/1998