National Association of Counsel for Children

Trauma-Informed Legal Representation for Youth in Sexual-Abuse-to-Prison Pipeline

Posted by Jamar Little on June 1, 2023 | Featured

When we criminalize the behavioral results of trauma, we set in motion a cycle of abuse and imprisonment that has harmful consequences for child victims. A few years ago, the Wilbanks Child Endangerment and Sexual Exploitation (CEASE) Clinic at the … Read More

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Child Welfare Law Specialist Certification

Posted by Susan Delle Shaffette on May 14, 2021 | Featured

Child Welfare Law Specialist (CWLS) certification is a professional achievement that signifies an attorney’s specialized knowledge, skill, and verified expertise in the field of child welfare law. The specialization area is defined as “the practice of law representing children, parents … Read More

Tags: Attorney, Attorneys, Child Welfare, Child Welfare Law Specialist, Children Attorney, CWLS, Legal, Legal Representation, NACC, National Association of Counsel for Children, Qualified Attorneys, Qualified Counsel