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History of Resource Guidelines

The RESOURCE GUIDELINES: Supporting Best Practices and Building Foundations for Innovation in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

This publication, developed from interviews with RESOURCE GUIDELINES founders, and a review of relevant background material, provides an overview of the genesis of theGUIDELINES and, over the years, how it has been used to support and guide court and systems reform across the nation. (Winter 2009) Available by Download only

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Back to Basics

Back to Basics: Fundamental Application of the RESOURCE GUIDELINES and the ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY GUIDELINES in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases Provides examples of practice and strategies utilized by courts to address the best practices outlined in the RESOURCE GUIDELINES and the ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY GUIDELINES. (October 2006) CAN-52 Available by Download Only

ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY GUIDELINES: Improving Court Practice in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases

ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY GUIDELINES: Improving Court Practice in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases Guides juvenile and family courts in assessing and implementing improvements in the handling of child abuse and neglect cases through the termination of parental rights and adoption process. (November 2000) CAN-02 $15.00 Click HERE to download the publication.

RESOURCE GUIDELINES: Improving Court Practice in Child Abuse & Neglect Cases

RESOURCE GUIDELINES: Improving Court Practice in Child Abuse & Neglect Cases Guides juvenile and family courts in assessing and implementing improvements in the handling of child abuse and neglect cases. (August 1995) CAN-01 $15.00 Click HERE to download the publication.