Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-347) and index.
Contents:
The great idea of the juvenile court -- The great idea and the therapeutic impulse -- The great idea for black children -- Rationalizing and consolidating court power -- The great idea meets due process -- Status offenses and the rise of the family court -- Creating a family court industry -- The federal family court -- The failure of reform -- Abolition.
Summary:
"Explores the failures of family court and calls for immediate and permanent change"-- Provided by publisher.
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