Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Kids in court Kids in court Sam Epstein Examines eleven cases involving young people in which the American Civil Liberties Union felt civil rights, guaranteed by the Constitution, had been denied. OL1590598W
Not by faith alone Not by faith alone Roger J. R. Levesque "Teens are often seen as challenging social mores. They are frequently perceived to engage in activities considered by adults to be immoral, including sexual behavior, delinquent activities, and low-… OL16962080W
Iqbal Masih and the crusaders against child slavery Iqbal Masih and the crusaders against child slavery Susan Kuklin An account of the former Pakistani child labor activist whose life and unexplained murder has brought to the attention of the world the evil of child bondage. OL1813816W
In re Gault (1967) In re Gault (1967) Susan Dudley Gold Discusses the case involving fifteen-year-old Gerald Gault and its impact on children's rights and due process of law for juveniles. OL1919099W
I am Malala I am Malala Malala Yousafzai,Malala Yousafzai,Christina Lamb,Malala Yousafazi When the Taliban took control of the Swat Valley in Pakistan, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and fought for her right to an education. On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, when s… OL19669045W
Protect your legal rights Protect your legal rights Edward F. Dolan Explains, in question and answer format, legal rights of minors and their duties and responsibilities under the law regarding parents, trouble at home, school, jobs, and money. OL1977125W
The Nine Tailors The Nine Tailors Dorothy L. Sayers When his sexton finds a corpse in the wrong grave, the rector of Fenchurch St Paul asks Lord Peter Wimsey to find out who the dead man was and how he came to be there. The lore of bell-ringing and… OL2234946W
And justice for all And justice for all Sandra Joseph Nunez Examines various legal issues, including free speech, privacy, child labor, and discrimination, as they apply to minors. OL3338958W
Children's rights Children's rights Beverly C. Edmonds A reference handbook on the current status of children's rights throughout the world, containing an overview of the topic, a chronology, biographical sketches, a directory of organizations and agenci… OL3342582W
The impact of war on children The impact of war on children Graça Machel "The impact of armed conflict on children is devastating and total. War wounds children's bodies and destroys their spirit. Using examples from around the world, this book analyses the special vulner… OL5982335W
Children, families and violence Children, families and violence Katherine Covell "This book examines the risk factors surrounding children at risk of experiencing and perpetrating violence, and looks at the positive role that children's rights can play in their protection. The bo… OL9212107W