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The Best Interest Is The Child: A Historical Philosophy For Modern Issues, Lahny R. Silva Mar 2014

The Best Interest Is The Child: A Historical Philosophy For Modern Issues, Lahny R. Silva

Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law

A little over a century after the creation of the first juvenile court in America, the states and the federal government continue to try to find an effective and practical solution to juvenile delinquency. Beginning with the “Best Interest of the Child Standard” in 1899, juvenile justice policy has evolved into a mixed bag of philosophies. State statutes littered with “Best Interest” rhetoric, have interestingly resulted in state policies that are retributive in nature and disproportionately affect minority communities. The disconnect between theory and practice is the product of decades of socio-political influence on juvenile justice policy as well as …


Confession And Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting: A New Take On The Constitutionality Of Abrogating The Priest-Penitent Privilege, Samuel G. Brooks May 2009

Confession And Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting: A New Take On The Constitutionality Of Abrogating The Priest-Penitent Privilege, Samuel G. Brooks

Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law

No abstract provided.


Gangs In Public Schools: A Survey Of State Legislation, Jesse Christopher Cheng Mar 2003

Gangs In Public Schools: A Survey Of State Legislation, Jesse Christopher Cheng

Brigham Young University Education and Law Journal

No abstract provided.


Zero Tolerance Or (In)Tolerance Policies? Weaponless School Violence, Due Process, And The Law Of Student Suspensions And Expulsions: An Examination Of Fuller V. Decatur Public School Board Of Education School District, Kevin P. Brady Mar 2002

Zero Tolerance Or (In)Tolerance Policies? Weaponless School Violence, Due Process, And The Law Of Student Suspensions And Expulsions: An Examination Of Fuller V. Decatur Public School Board Of Education School District, Kevin P. Brady

Brigham Young University Education and Law Journal

No abstract provided.


School Violence: The Call For A Critical Theory Of Juvenile Justice, Karen L. Michaelis Mar 2001

School Violence: The Call For A Critical Theory Of Juvenile Justice, Karen L. Michaelis

Brigham Young University Education and Law Journal

No abstract provided.