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Articles on Juveniles

Juvenile abuse and neglect cases: A short primer for non-Cook County matters By Jared Giuffre Young Lawyers Division, February 2019 A primer designed to give you guidance on how abuse and neglect cases proceed.
Juvenile abuse and neglect cases: A short primer for non-Cook County matters By Jared Giuffre Child Law, October 2018 A primer designed to give you guidance on how abuse and neglect cases proceed.
CASA in Illinois By Lucas Seilhymer Child Law, June 2016 Facts and information about CASA, an organization that places volunteer advocates in the court system with children who are victims of abuse and neglect.
Critical changes in child-related domestic relations law By Hon. Michael Ian Bender, (Ret.) Child Law, June 2016 On January 1, 2016, multiple legislative amendments to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act take effect. This article examines several critical changes in light of courtroom and litigation practice.
Best practices for private attorneys defending juveniles, or, the top 10 tips for juvenile representation By Mary F. Petruchius General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, May 2016 Some ideas for truly succeeding in representing the juvenile client, and not just the case.
Juvenile offenders in the adult system—How Public Act 99-258 changed when minors are prosecuted under the criminal laws of Illinois By Ji Un Saw Government Lawyers, April 2016 A look at the changes made as a result of Public Act 99-258, effective January 1st of this year.
Illinois appellate court takes position on special immigrant juvenile petition By Shannon M. Shepherd Human and Civil Rights, October 2015 In Estate of Nina L., the Illinois Appellate Court vacated the trial court’s refusal to make certain findings, which would allow a minor child to petition for immigration benefits as a Special Immigrant Juvenile.
Legislative update Child Law, September 2015 Senate Bill 13 was signed into law by the Governor. Senate Bill 13 does the following:
On their own: How we can help immigrant children find a way By Patrick M. Kinnally International and Immigration Law, June 2015 A look at how attorneys can help undocumented, unaccompanied minors find refuge.
Raising awareness about the commercial sexual exploitation of children By Yolaine Dauphin Racial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, May 2015 Approximately 130 attorneys, social workers and psychologists attended this important seminar in October 2014.
Raising awareness about the commercial sexual exploitation of children By Yolaine Dauphin Administrative Law, May 2015 Approximately 130 attorneys, social workers and psychologists attended this important seminar in October 2014.
The ACLU’s Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination Project By Mary F. Petruchius Women and the Law, April 2015 The ACLU’s Judicial Bypass Coordination Project provides minors with information about the state’s parental notice law for those seeking abortions and assistance in obtaining what is called a “judicial bypass.”
The ACLU’s Illinois Judicial Bypass Coordination Project By Mary F. Petruchius Child Law, April 2015 The ACLU’s Judicial Bypass Coordination Project provides minors with information about the state’s parental notice law for those seeking abortions and assistance in obtaining what is called a “judicial bypass.”
Case law updates Child Law, April 2015 Recent cases of interest to child law practitioners.
How old is too old? By Jason Patel Child Law, April 2015 A recent internal split between sister Divisions of the First District of the Illinois Appellate Court has spawned debate on the issues of when and why adults can be tried in juvenile court for crimes committed as minors.
When does corporal punishment become excessive? By Andrew Zerante Child Law, April 2015 What do Illinois' statutes say as to when reasonable discipline becomes child abuse?
An introduction to K.C. By Kelvin Kakazu Child Law, January 2015 A short primer on the steps a practitioner can take to move the court to have an agency removed.
‘Adequately’ representing children’s best interests: Expanding the toolbox By Mark Simons Child Law, June 2014 A review of several cases reveals that what is important is not the type of representation the child has, but the adequacy of that representation.
Case summaries By Danya A. Grunyk Child Law, June 2014 Recent cases of interest to child law practitioners.
Human trafficking of children By Dixie Lee Peterson Diversity Leadership Council, June 2014 Recognizing the serious problem caused by the human trafficking of children, the Illinois General Assembly amended the Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act to include human trafficking as abuse.
UCCJEA: Understanding the basics By Tony Vechiola & Mike Hudzik Child Law, June 2014 A highlight of the key provisions of the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act.
Case highlight: In re Raheem M., No. 4-13-0585 By Betsy Clarke Child Law, February 2014 This recent opinion reversed a commitment to IDJJ by a Vermilion County judge on the basis of the judge’s failure to actively seek evidence that commitment was the least restrictive alternative.
Child’s wishes under the IMDMA By Jon D. McLaughlin Child Law, February 2014 While a court should consider the preferences of the child in awarding custody, a court is not bound by that preference.
Seminar on the commercial sexual exploitation of children By Yolaine Dauphin Administrative Law, February 2014 On October 10, 2014, the ISBA’s Standing Committee on Racial and Ethnic Minorities & the Law and the Administrative Law Section Council propose to conduct a seminar on human trafficking, focusing on the plight of children who are trafficked for commercial sexual exploitation.
Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice—What’s happening in our state juvenile prisons? By Elizabeth Clarke Child Law, December 2013 A look at the system since it was implemented more than six years ago.
Redeploy Illinois program comes to several counties in the First Judicial Circuit By Kimberly L. Dahlen Child Law, December 2013 The Redeploy Illinois Program for juveniles will begin January 2014, in the First Judicial Circuit counties of Jackson, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Saline, and Union.
The ABA Model Act on the representation of children in abuse, neglect and dependency cases—An overview By Joanna Wells Child Law, May 2013 The Model Act provides a framework for a sea change in the way child lawyers in juvenile neglect and abuse cases function in Illinois.
CASA: Specialized advocates for medically at-risk kids By Stefanie L. Cooley Child Law, May 2013 Children who are medically fragile or those having special, medical needs are provided an advocate able to comprehend the medical diagnoses and convey to the courts the meaning behind medical terminology.
Extended juvenile jurisdiction: The carrot/stick option for redirecting a delinquent minor By Harry E. Clem Child Law, May 2013 In any case where a minor is at least age 13 and is charged with a felony, the State may ask the court to designate the case as an extended juvenile jurisdiction (EJJ) prosecution pursuant to 705 ILCS 405/5-810.
Raising the age of adult criminal prosecutions By Betsy Clarke Child Law, May 2013 The Illinois Juvenile Justice Commission has recommended raising the misdemeanor age to include 17-year-old youth charged with felony offenses (but not violent felonies subject to automatic transfer to adult court).

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