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Children
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Child Labour in the 19th Century 
 This site provides biographical sketches of, and interviews with, reformers, supporters of child labor, and factory workers. Information is also provided on tactics and issues in the factory reform movement, statistics relating to child labour, and an explanation of the Factory Acts of 1802 through 1891. http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/IRchild.main.htm Topics: Jobs & Work, Labor, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.) Last updated Jan 26, 2004 The Child Online Protection Act: Decency and the Internet Revised
This article explains the background and status of the Child Online Protection Act (COPA) as of February, 1999 and includes the full text of the act, statements from senators involved, press releases, and information on related cases. From the Law Library Resource Xchange . http://www.llrx.com/congress/011599.htm Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject, Social Issues Last updated May 25, 2002 The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)
"Information for librarians with questions about implementing CIPA filtering at their libraries, [for]scholars interested in the legislative history of CIPA, or [for] those interested in the ALA's position on CIPA." The section "Advice & Resources" provides a FAQ, worksheets, sample policy statements, and links to other CIPA reports. From the American Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Committee. http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/iftoolkits/litoolkit/childrensinternet.cfm Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject, Social Issues Last updated Oct 23, 2009 The Children's Internet Protection Act: The Recent District Court Decision in Context, for Librarians and Library Patrons
In simple question-and-answer format, this article reviews practical implications for public libraries about "the gist of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) decision." From lawyer and former librarian Mary Minow, for the Law Library Resource Xchange (LLRX) site. http://www.llrx.com/features/cipa.htm Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject, Librarian Specialties, Librarianship, Social Issues Last updated Mar 7, 2005 Educating Homeless Children
This article discusses strategies of state homeless education coordinators "to implement the Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which was reauthorized in January 2002." Includes principles for educators, definitions of homelessness, and related topics. From the New England Comprehensive Assistance Center (NECAC), "a federally funded technical assistance center" at the Education Development Center (EDC). http://www.edc.org/newsroom/articles/educating_homeless_children Topics: Housing, K-12 Education, Law, Law, Poverty, Social Issues Last updated Oct 26, 2009 Failure to Protect
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) program that "goes behind the scenes of [Maine's] child welfare system." The two-part series covers the death of a five-year-old girl while in foster care and follows caseworkers as they "confront the heartwrenching decision of whether or not to remove children from their homes." Includes analysis, child welfare statistics, interviews, program transcript, and related resources. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/fostercare/ Topics: Law by Subject, Social Issues Last updated Apr 28, 2004 FAQ on E-rate and the Children's Internet Protection Act, CIPA
Crucial legal, technical, and strategic information about the Children's Internet Protection Act, which affects all school and library E-rate applicants. Includes compliance, certification, policy requirements, definitions of filtering, and resources for further reading. From librarian and technology expert Bob Bocher of the State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/cipafaq.html Topics: Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law by Subject, Social Issues Last updated Nov 6, 2005 Final Report of the COPA Commission
The Commission, appointed by Congress, was mandated by the Child Online Protection Act, approved by Congress in October 1998. The primary purpose of the Commission was to "identify technological or other methods that will help reduce access by minors to material that is harmful to minors on the Internet." The report was released to Congress on October 20, 2000. The original and amended texts of the act are in the Appendix of the report. http://www.copacommission.org/report/ Topics: Internet, Law by Subject, Social Issues Last updated Oct 9, 2002 How to Comply With The Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule
Detailed information on the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), which refers to the online collection of personal information from children under 13. Includes a link to the full text of the Act (effective April 21, 2000). From the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/idtheft/bus45.shtm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Internet, Internet Guides & Search Tools, Law, Law by Subject Last updated Jan 4, 2009 KlaasKids Foundation: Megan's Law Legislation
A state-by-state description of how Megan's Law, requiring the registration of convicted sex offenders, works. Information includes contact agencies, type of offender required to register, registration timeframe and duration, and confidentiality provisions. Also includes details on who may access the names and how. http://www.klaaskids.org/pg-legmeg.htm Topics: Crime, Law, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Law by Subject Last updated Sep 30, 2004 Legislation, Regulations and Guidance -- Education for Homeless Children and Youths - Grants for State and Local Activities
"This page lists statutes, regulations, legislation, and flexibility provisions for Title VII-B of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act, which is intended to ensure that homelessness does not cause children to be left behind in school." http://www.ed.gov/programs/homeless/legislation.html?exp=0 Topics: Education, Housing, K-12 Education, Law, Law by Subject, Poverty, Social Issues Last updated Sep 22, 2005 Little Criminals
Focusing on the 1996 Richmond, California incident of a six year old boy nearly beating a baby to death, this site explores the causes of violence in children and ways of dealing with juvenile violence. Includes expert testimony on early predictors of violence, research on social and biological factors, and related public policy aspects. Also features information on San Francisco's 1971 Crucifixion Murder. From the PBS series, "Frontline." http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/little/ Topics: Law, Law, Social Issues Last updated Jun 25, 2003 The Special Ed Advocate - Special Education Law
This site, by a special education attorney, provides parents, educators, and attorneys with advocacy information and special education law for children with disabilities. It provides the texts of case laws, statutes, and federal regulations, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Also includes an online bulletin board and free online newsletter (archived on the site). The author's books and consultations are for sale on site. http://wrightslaw.com/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Disabilities, Education, Families, Law, Law Last updated Sep 6, 2002 Teen Workers
This site provides "teen worker safety and health information," as well as facts about teenager rights and responsibilities while working. Includes focus areas for restaurant and agriculture workers and sections for employers, parents, teenagers, and educators. Provides an overview of potential hazards and links to related resources, including materials in Spanish. From the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/ Topics: Jobs & Work, Labor, Law by Subject Last updated Jan 21, 2004 |
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