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Parents Not Heard
April 8, 2015 permalink
Parents in child protection actions rarely get a chance to speak during the court hearings that determine the fate of their children. The judge does not invite them to give their side, and parents who attempt to speak are menaced by bailiffs rattling handcuffs.
An NPR report (mp3) on a recent judicial decision has brought this practice to light.
Source: NPR
