Law Is (not) for Kids, Revised and Updated Edition

Ned Lecic is a writer and activist. He has worked as a tutor, copyeditor, and translator and currently resides in Prague, Czech Republic, where he teaches English. Marvin Zuker, co-author of The Law is Not for Women (1976) with June Callwood, was appointed a Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice in 1978. He retired in 2016 and is currently a professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto where he has taught Education Law since 1982.

The Law Is (Not) for Kids will serve as an excellent resource in the classroom, particularly for high school students passionate about legal activism and anyone interested in a future in law. (Canadian Children's Book News) The Law Is (Not) for Kids deserves a place in any high school library's circulating collection and its reference shelves. (CM: Canadian Review of Materials) An invaluable resource not only for parents, counsellors, and educators but also for lawyers, judges, and others who support youth involved in the Canadian legal system. Legislation, conventions, charters, and court cases, along with useful resources, make this book impressive. (The Lawyer's Daily) Written for youth and children, this practical guide to the legal rights of minors aims to be 'a trustworthy source of information' on everything from children's rights if parents divorce, to what to do if you (a minor) feel treated unfairly at school, work or elsewhere, to what can happen and what to do if you're arrested. Clearly written, with fascinating sidebar stories, this is an essential book for young citizens. (Alberta Views) The Law is (Not) for Kids emphasizes, now more than ever, children and youth should become familiar with their rights and develop tools and resources to support these rights. Lecic and Zuker demonstrate that children and youth should be invited to the table and included in conversations about their wellbeing and rights. This book is a key source in preparing young people for this endeavour and encouraging more young people to share their perspectives with adults who understand the importance of youth inclusion and listening. (Canadian Criminal Justice Association)

• ContentsForeword PrefaceAcknowledgements 1 Introduction to the Law and Your Rights2 Being a Minor 3 Being Your Parents' Child 4 Going to School 5 Going to Work 6 Love, Sex, and Marriage 7 Child and Family Services 8 Being in Conflict with the Law 9 Fighting for Your Rights Appendix A: Glossary of Legal Terms Appendix B: How a Bill Becomes Law Appendix C: Links to Useful Resources Appendix D: Legislation, Conventions, Charters, and Court Cases