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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 …


The Categorical Distinction Between Adolescents And Adults: The Supreme Court's Juvenile Punishment Cases—Constitutional Implications For Regulating Teenage Sexual Activity, Martin R. Gardner Jul 2013

The Categorical Distinction Between Adolescents And Adults: The Supreme Court's Juvenile Punishment Cases—Constitutional Implications For Regulating Teenage Sexual Activity, Martin R. Gardner

Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law

I undertake in this article the task of exploring the impact of the punishment cases in resolving one particular controversial family law issue involving the possible existence of a juvenile’s constitutional right to engage in sexual conduct prohibited by the state and against the wishes of that juvenile’s parents. While the Supreme Court has seldom decided cases involving direct claims by children of constitutional rights disfavored by their parents, assertions by minors of constitutionally protected sexual liberty have become more prevalent of late in light of the Supreme Court’s recognition in Lawrence v. Texas of a constitutionally protected right, at …


On The Child's Need To Be One's Self, Ya'ir Ronen Mar 2012

On The Child's Need To Be One's Self, Ya'ir Ronen

Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law

No abstract provided.


Where (In The World) Do Children Belong?, Annette Laquer Estin Mar 2011

Where (In The World) Do Children Belong?, Annette Laquer Estin

Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law

No abstract provided.


A Child's Perspective Of Defining A Parent: The Case For Intended Parenthood, Linda D. Elrod Mar 2011

A Child's Perspective Of Defining A Parent: The Case For Intended Parenthood, Linda D. Elrod

Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law

No abstract provided.


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.


Ensuring That Only Adults "Go Wild" On The Web: The Internet And Section 2257'S Age-Verification And Record-Keeping Requirements, M. Eric Christense May 2008

Ensuring That Only Adults "Go Wild" On The Web: The Internet And Section 2257'S Age-Verification And Record-Keeping Requirements, M. Eric Christense

Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law

No abstract provided.


Comparing Children To The Mentally Retarded: How The Decision In Atkins V. Virginia Will Affect The Execution Of Jevenile Offenders , Robin M. A. Weeks Mar 2003

Comparing Children To The Mentally Retarded: How The Decision In Atkins V. Virginia Will Affect The Execution Of Jevenile Offenders , Robin M. A. Weeks

Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law

No abstract provided.


Helping Children Through The Juvenile Justice Syste: A Guide For Utah Defense Attorneys, Paul Wake May 2000

Helping Children Through The Juvenile Justice Syste: A Guide For Utah Defense Attorneys, Paul Wake

Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law

No abstract provided.


Factors Contributing To Juvenile Violence In Indian Communities, Larry Echohawk May 1998

Factors Contributing To Juvenile Violence In Indian Communities, Larry Echohawk

Brigham Young University Journal of Public Law

No abstract provided.