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Family Abuse
By Eric Green and Sandi Villareal, Medill Reports, Medill School of Journalism

In protecting children from abuse, the state has implemented “safety plans” that were challenged up to the U.S. Supreme Court. With the Court deciding not to take the case, Erica L. Green and Sandi Villarreal look into how families who have lived under the plans deal with the emotional and financial strain of a system they say is forcing them to do greater injury to their children.

June 16, 2008 Press Conference:

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Advisory June 16, 2008 Press Conference

Petition before the Supreme Court

Final Reply Brief to the Supreme Court

News Release embargoed until June 16, 2008

Media Spokespeople

Dupuy Case Timeline

Amici Groups and their Attorneys

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