The Impact of Sentencing and Other Judicial Decisions on the Children of Parents in Conflict with the Law: Implications for Sentencing Reform

DATE

February 1, 2017

AUTHORS

Dr. Hayli Millar, Prof. Yvon Dandurand

YEARS

2017

POLICIES

Access to Justice / Justice Efficiency

The Impact of Sentencing and Other Judicial Decisions on the Children of Parents in Conflict with the Law: Implications for Sentencing Reform

This report highlights the growing influence of an evolving international legal standard establishing a yet to be fully defined requirement for criminal courts to systematically recognize and consider the best interests of a child when sentencing a parent or a legal guardian.

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Dr. Hayli Millar

Senior Associate

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Prof. Yvon Dandurand

Senior Associate

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