LAW 309 - Children and the Law

Institution:

Duke University

Subject:

Law

Description:

Survey of laws concerning children, including responsibilities of state and family of the child; legal treatment of abused and neglected children; medical treatment of children; adoption; treatment of children accused of crimes; child labor laws. Focus on U.S. laws and policies, as well as international and comparative analysis. Comparison of the role of government in the care of children in the U.S. and other nations' courts to determine eligibility for adoption and treatment of children accused of crimes. The course will address the International Convention on the Rights of the Child. Instructor: D. Coleman

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.DUKE.EDU

Phone Number:

(919) 684-8111

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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