The challenge of children's rights for Canada / Katherine Covell, R. Brian Howe, J.C. Blokhuis.

2nd edition.

Waterloo, Ontario : Wilfrid Laurier University Press, [2018]

©2018

x, 246 pages ; 23 cm.

Studies in childhood and family in Canada.

"The authors argue that social toxins are as harmful to children's independent welfare and developmental interests as environmental toxins, and that both must be eradicated if Canada is to fulfill its commitments under the Convention. They argue that if Canada wishes to ensure the substance of the rights outlined in the Convention are socially guaranteed, an attitudinal or cultural shift is required concerning the moral and legal status of children. This revised, expanded, and updated edition of the ... Challenge of Children's Rights for Canada will be of interest to academics, policymakers, parents, teachers, social workers, and human service professionals--indeed to anyone who cares about and for children"--Back cover.

Includes table of cases.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-234) and index.

KC203 .C674 2018

English

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