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Davidson, Howard A. – Children Today, 1981
Describes the role of the guardian "ad litem"--a person invested with the power and duty to protect the rights and interests of a child (or incompetent person) involved in litigation. Areas of consensus arrived at during the first national policy conference on the use of guardians "ad litem" are listed. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Court Litigation, Federal Legislation, Policy Formation