A Child’s Right to Counsel: A National Report Card on Legal Representation for Abused and Neglected Children (PDF; 3.8 MB)
Source: Children’s Advocacy Institute
From press release (PDF; 125 KB):

A Child’s Right to Counsel: A National Report Card on Legal Representation for Abused and Neglected Children (Second Edition) provides grades for each state based on criteria established by child welfare experts. The report highlights progress that has been made in some states since the first study conducted in 2007, but concludes that too many states still leave children essentially voiceless during proceedings that have a profound impact on their lives. First Star and CAI will outline changes that are needed in federal and state laws to guarantee that these children are adequately protected.

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