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November 13, 2011

The Psychology of Cover-Ups

Time Magazine has a great article on the psychology of cover-ups in the context of the recent events at Penn State (trigger warning for discussions of sexual abuse). Here is a choice snippet: When the actions of a group are … Continue reading →

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November 4, 2011

Colorado Supreme Court: no attorney/client privilege for kids in neglect proceedings

The Colorado Supreme Court recently held that there was no attorney/client relationship between children who are the subjects of abuse and neglect proceedings and their court-appointed guardians ad litem (attorneys appointed to represent the child’s “best interests” in a court proceeding). Continue reading →

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