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Engaging in Child Advocacy 

August 5, 2024

This summer, Shreya Babu L’26 worked in the family law unit of Chicago Volunteer Legal Services.

Family Law & Child Advocacy, Pathways to the Profession 

Driving Systemic Change to Prevent Domestic Violence Fatalities 

June 6, 2023

The Quattrone Center and the City of San Francisco have released a report recommending policies and procedures to reduce domestic violence-related fatalities.

Criminal Law & Justice, Family Law & Child Advocacy, Research and Scholarship 

Repealing the Adoption and Safe Families Act 

November 21, 2022

“ASFA dealt a devastating blow to Black families,” and the time to repeal the Clinton-Era law is now, writes Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts.

Administrative & Regulatory Law, Family Law & Child Advocacy, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

‘Dorothy Roberts Tried to Warn Us’ 

September 6, 2022

This New York Magazine feature on Prof. Dorothy Roberts asks why more people didn’t listen when she wrote about the criminalization of pregnancy 25 years ago.

Family Law & Child Advocacy, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

Abolition of the Child Welfare System 

July 19, 2022

Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts recently spoke with Apple News in Conversation about why the child welfare system should be abolished.

Administrative & Regulatory Law, Family Law & Child Advocacy, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion 

Lasting Lessons in Civil Practice 

July 7, 2022

Two Penn Carey Law graduates reflect on how their experience in the Civil Practice Clinic has enhanced their private sector careers.

Courts & the Judicial System, Experiential Learning, Family Law & Child Advocacy 

Fighting for Families 

June 27, 2022

Equal Justice Works Fellow Marissa Schwartz L’22 will advocate for survivors of domestic violence in Philadelphia.

Constitutional Law & Civil Rights, Experiential Learning, Family Law & Child Advocacy 

‘Stop Policing Families’ 

June 8, 2022

Prof. Dorothy E. Roberts advocates the abolition of the child welfare system.

Family Law & Child Advocacy, Research and Scholarship 

Race and Regulation Podcast Series 

May 25, 2022

The Penn Program on Regulation’s “Race and Regulation Podcast Series” will focus on ensuring equal justice, dignity, and respect to all people.

Administrative & Regulatory Law, Family Law & Child Advocacy, Research and Scholarship, Social Justice, Equity, & Inclusion