Burt, Robert, ‘Developing Constitutional Rights of, In and for Children‘ 39
Law and Contemporary Problems,
118 (Summer 1975) Discussion regarding the rights of parents to make decisions for children and the right of government to limit such decisions.
Mnookin, Robert, ed.
In the Interest of Children: Advocacy, Law Reform and public policy.
New York: Walt Freeman and Co., 1985. Explores five landmark child advocacy cases. Excellent introduction to legal system and questions regarding the rights of children.
Fincher, E.B.,
The American Legal System:
Franklin. Watts, New York, 1980. This work describes the legal system and related the experience of two teenagers in trouble with the law, one of whom is tried as an adult and one as a teenager.
Doland, Edward F. Jr.,
Protect Your Leqal Rights.
Simon & Schuster Inc., New York, 1983. This handbook for teenagers and adults.
Sampson, Robert and Laub, John 1993.
Crime in the Making: Pathways and Turning Points Through Life.
Harvard University Press.A widely praised analysis of the sources of juvenile crime and key points where paths can be altered.