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Maryland's Family Divisions: Sensible Justice For Families And Children, Barbara A. Babb
Maryland's Family Divisions: Sensible Justice For Families And Children, Barbara A. Babb
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In January 1998, the judges of the Court of Appeals of Maryland signed Rule 16-204 and formally launched the process of family justice system reform in Maryland. During the ensuing fifteen years, Maryland became a national model in this area. These changes and improvements occurred largely because of the inspirational leadership of Chief Judge Robert M. Bell, a man owed a debt of gratitude by everyone involved in family law proceedings, including families, children, attorneys, judges, court personnel, and services providers, among others.
This Tribute honors Chief Judge Bell by contextualizing the enormity of the process and outcomes resulting from …
Lawyering For Social Change: The Power Of The Narrative In Domestic Violence Law Reform, Jane C. Murphy
Lawyering For Social Change: The Power Of The Narrative In Domestic Violence Law Reform, Jane C. Murphy
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The role of the narrative or story in legal discourse has been explored and developed in legal scholarship over the last several years. The goals of the various calls for more storytelling in the legal context vary. They generally relate, however, to a desire to move away from exclusive reliance on abstract legal argumentation to persuade. The goals of ‘storytellers‘ are also linked to furthering an understanding of the dynamics of oppression based on race or gender, or both.
The judicial and legislative processes have always included a narrative component. Clinical legal scholarship has also explored the critical role of …