Representing children and young people : a lawyers practice guide / Lani Blackman.

Melbourne : Victoria Law Foundation, 2002.

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Youth -- Australia.

Juvenile justice, Administration of -- Australia.

Part 1. Lawyer-client relationship: 1. Introduction

2. The Role of lawyers when representing children and young people

3. Communication

4. Assessing capacity to instruct

5. Children and young people with special needs

Part 2. Managing cases: 6. Interaction with others

7. Working with experts

8. Court appearances

9. Post-hearing issues

Part 3. Specific jurisdictions: 10. Criminal law

11. Family law

12. Care and protection

13. Civil and administrative jurisdictions.

Includes bibliography and index.

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xvi, 304 p.