ABA Adopts Model Act on Child’s Right to Counsel
01/01/2012
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National
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In 2011, the ABA endorsed the Model Act for Children in Abuse, Neglect and Dependency Proceedings that calls for a categorical right to client-directed counsel for children in dependency and termination of parental rights proceedings.
The NCCRC gave input as the Model Act was being developed.
