Pitiful plaintiffs : child welfare litigation and the federal courts / Susan Gluck Mezey.
| Author/creator | Mezey, Susan Gluck, 1944- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Pittsburgh, Pa. : University of Pittsburgh Press, ©2000. |
| Description | xii, 209 pages ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Child welfare policymaking : exploring the judicial role -- Child welfare in the United States : combating abuse and neglect -- Stimulus : ripening conditions for a lawsuit -- Accountability : assessing the limits of duty -- Adjudication : devising a blueprint for systemic reform -- Implementation : undertaking systemic change -- Response : reacting to the litigation -- Child welfare reform : evaluating systemic litigation. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-196) and indexes. |
| LCCN | 99050679 |
| ISBN | 0822957175 (paper : acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 0822941163 (cloth : acid-free paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | KF3735 .M49 2000 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |