Book Spotlight - November 2019
Continue to watch this space for promotions highlighting one of the books recently added to the PLA Library collection, as well as old favourites we think may be of interest to our PLA Library users.
Today's spotlight is on the book, Prosecuting and Defending Offences Against Children: A Practitioner's Handbook by Lisa Joyal, et al. This text is a popular title in the PLA Library Collection and is available for borrowing by current PLA Members in good standing.
Published: January 2019 by Emond
Children have a unique status when participating in the criminal justice system. In order to clarify the issues and challenges that arise in these specific circumstances, Prosecuting and Defending Offences Against Children: A Practitioner's Handbook breaks down the numerous factors and considerations that legal professionals should be aware of when working on cases where children have been victims of crime. Read more.
From the Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Preparing the Child Witness
Chapter 2: The Evidence of Children
Chapter 3: Testimonial Aids
Chapter 4: Sexual Offences Against Children
Chapter 5: Internet Child Exploitation Offences
Chapter 6: The Physical Abuse of Children
Chapter 7: Child Neglect
Chapter 8: Child Homicide and Offences Related to Childbirth
Chapter 9: Other Offences Against Children
Chapter 10: Trial Considerations
Chapter 11: Sentencing
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