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目次

1. History and philosophy of the juvenile justice system 2. Juvenile delinquency: the child as respondent 3. Delinquency intake process 4. Children's rights in public schools 5. The waiver decision: whether to charge the juvenile as an adult 6. Adjudication in delinquency proceedings 7. Dispositions in delinquency proceedings 8. Dependency, abuse, and neglect: the child as victim 9. The child's right to state protection 10. The child welfare process 11. Special advocacy for children 12. The special role of foster parents 13. Medical and psychological issues 14. Termination of parental rights 15. Mental health commitment of children 16. The future of the juvenile court.