The end of family court : how abolishing the court brings justice to children and families / Jane M. Spinak.

Author/creator Spinak, Jane M. author.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : New York University Press, [2023]
Copyright Date©2023
Description369 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Subjects

SeriesFamilies, law, and society series
Families, law, and society series. ^A1256687
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.
Abstract "Explores the failures of family court and calls for immediate and permanent change"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 325-347) and index.
LCCN 2022050018
ISBN9781479814084 hardcover
ISBN1479814083 hardcover
ISBNelectronic book
ISBNelectronic book