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Adopted Citizens Denied Access To Their Birth Certificates: A Little-Known Civil Rights Issue, Mirah Riben
Adopted Citizens Denied Access To Their Birth Certificates: A Little-Known Civil Rights Issue, Mirah Riben
Mirah Riben
American citizens who were adopted are denied the right to access their own original birth certificates (OBC) in most U.S. states, a right available to all other non-adopted citizens. State regulations denying unrestricted access to one’s own birth certificate that apply only to a segment of the population create a lifelong inequality and violate the civil rights of adopted persons. Outdated state regulations that maintain this discrimination need to be repealed.
Working With Divorced Families: Effective Interventions For A Difficult Transition, Naveen Jonathan
Working With Divorced Families: Effective Interventions For A Difficult Transition, Naveen Jonathan
Marriage and Family Therapy Faculty Presentations
Gives tips and advice for counseling children of divorce.