Lifting the Veil: Examining the Child Welfare,
Foster Care and Juvenile Justice Systems
GUEST VOICES
Kill All the Lawyers, Despoil the Dependency Courts
By Kenneth M. Stern, Esq., April 1999..
Attorney Kenneth M. Stern argues that the dependency court system is not designed so judicial officers will objectively, fairly and rationally make decisions based upon accurate information. The problem arises as judicial officers rely almost exclusively upon information, frequently incorrect, provided by social workers.First of a continuing series of Guest Voices.
Last Updated April 2, 1999