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Table of Contents
Intro
Foreword
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
List of Student Editors
1 Introduction
1.1 Children & Youth as Rights Holders
1.2 Access to Justice and Legal Services for Children & Youth
1.2.1 The Rationale for the Publication
1.3 University-Based Legal Services Clinics
1.3.1 Issues and Concerns Addressed in the Publication
1.4 Conclusion
References
2 Access to Justice for Children: Challenges and the Way Forward
2.1 Background
2.2 Access to Justice: Moving Beyond the Conventional Understanding
2.2.1 Barriers to "Access" to Justice for Children
2.2.2 Barriers to Justice for Children
2.3 Conclusion
References
3 'Not This Week, Maybe Next'-Understanding the Working of Legal Services Provided to Children in Conflict with the Law
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Methodology
3.2.1 Understanding the Inquiry Process Before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB)
3.2.2 Apprehension and Custodial Violence
3.2.3 First Production
3.2.4 Functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board
3.2.5 Working of Legal Service Providers in the System
3.2.6 Role of the Guardian(s) and Family
3.2.7 Child Participation
3.2.8 Non-appearance of Children
3.2.9 Pleading Guilty
3.2.10 Findings and Discussion
3.3 Conclusion: The Role of the Lawyer
References
4 Is the 'Appropriate Adult' Appropriate?
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Vulnerability of Children in the Criminal Justice System
4.3 Who Can Be an Appropriate Adult?
4.4 Are Appropriate Adults Fulfilling Their Roles and Responsibilities?
4.4.1 Ensuring the Interview Is Conducted Properly and Fairly
4.4.2 Facilitating Communication with the Suspect
4.4.3 Advice and Assistance
4.5 Lawyers as Appropriate Adults
4.6 Redefining the Role of the Appropriate Adult
4.7 Conclusion
References
5 A Rationale and Roadmap for Paralegal Clinics: Advocating for Disabled Children and Youth
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Clinical (Para-)Legal Education: Innovative, Interactive, and Applied
5.3 Expansion of Paralegal Opportunities and Formation
5.4 Lawyer Opposition to 'Unauthorized Practice'
5.5 Law School Administration of Joint Programs
5.6 Array of Clinical Skills and Values
5.6.1 Professionalization
5.6.2 Legal Commodification
5.6.3 Sensitivity to Human Factors
5.6.4 Collaboration
5.6.5 Alternative Dispute Resolution
5.6.6 Organizing
5.6.7 Self-advocacy
5.7 Clinical Advocacy on Behalf of Disabled Students
5.7.1 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
5.7.2 Lack of Affordable Advocacy Services
5.7.3 Other Modes of Advocacy
5.7.4 Clinic Practice Models
5.8 Conclusion
Appendix
References
6 Transformative Role of Law School Clinics in Developing Child Advocacy in India: An Experiment with the Child Rights Clinic at V. M. Salgaocar College of Law, Goa
6.1 Introduction
Foreword
Preface
Contents
Editors and Contributors
List of Student Editors
1 Introduction
1.1 Children & Youth as Rights Holders
1.2 Access to Justice and Legal Services for Children & Youth
1.2.1 The Rationale for the Publication
1.3 University-Based Legal Services Clinics
1.3.1 Issues and Concerns Addressed in the Publication
1.4 Conclusion
References
2 Access to Justice for Children: Challenges and the Way Forward
2.1 Background
2.2 Access to Justice: Moving Beyond the Conventional Understanding
2.2.1 Barriers to "Access" to Justice for Children
2.2.2 Barriers to Justice for Children
2.3 Conclusion
References
3 'Not This Week, Maybe Next'-Understanding the Working of Legal Services Provided to Children in Conflict with the Law
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Methodology
3.2.1 Understanding the Inquiry Process Before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB)
3.2.2 Apprehension and Custodial Violence
3.2.3 First Production
3.2.4 Functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board
3.2.5 Working of Legal Service Providers in the System
3.2.6 Role of the Guardian(s) and Family
3.2.7 Child Participation
3.2.8 Non-appearance of Children
3.2.9 Pleading Guilty
3.2.10 Findings and Discussion
3.3 Conclusion: The Role of the Lawyer
References
4 Is the 'Appropriate Adult' Appropriate?
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Vulnerability of Children in the Criminal Justice System
4.3 Who Can Be an Appropriate Adult?
4.4 Are Appropriate Adults Fulfilling Their Roles and Responsibilities?
4.4.1 Ensuring the Interview Is Conducted Properly and Fairly
4.4.2 Facilitating Communication with the Suspect
4.4.3 Advice and Assistance
4.5 Lawyers as Appropriate Adults
4.6 Redefining the Role of the Appropriate Adult
4.7 Conclusion
References
5 A Rationale and Roadmap for Paralegal Clinics: Advocating for Disabled Children and Youth
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Clinical (Para-)Legal Education: Innovative, Interactive, and Applied
5.3 Expansion of Paralegal Opportunities and Formation
5.4 Lawyer Opposition to 'Unauthorized Practice'
5.5 Law School Administration of Joint Programs
5.6 Array of Clinical Skills and Values
5.6.1 Professionalization
5.6.2 Legal Commodification
5.6.3 Sensitivity to Human Factors
5.6.4 Collaboration
5.6.5 Alternative Dispute Resolution
5.6.6 Organizing
5.6.7 Self-advocacy
5.7 Clinical Advocacy on Behalf of Disabled Students
5.7.1 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
5.7.2 Lack of Affordable Advocacy Services
5.7.3 Other Modes of Advocacy
5.7.4 Clinic Practice Models
5.8 Conclusion
Appendix
References
6 Transformative Role of Law School Clinics in Developing Child Advocacy in India: An Experiment with the Child Rights Clinic at V. M. Salgaocar College of Law, Goa
6.1 Introduction