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Children, Youth, and the Law

Designed to support the BC Law Youth & Family Rights Clinic

General Information

"Counsel for children and parents play a critical role in ensuring that children in substitute care receive appropriate medical and mental health treatment. It is imperative that counsel inquire about the child's physical and mental health needs, advocate for appropriate assessments and treatment consistent with their client's wishes, and seek judicial oversight and intervention when necessary." - Practical Guide to State Intervention in Family - MCLE § 26.1.

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