“These Key Principles for Permanency Planning must guide the actions of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, the Permanency Planning for Children Advisory Committee, and the judges who serve in our nation’s courts. These Key Principles should be disseminated to judges and members of juvenile and family court systems throughout the country and should be implemented consistent with the Canons of Judicial Ethics.” – Publisher’s description Contents 1. Child Health and Safety 2. Permanency for Children 3. Family Preservation 4. Judicial Leadership 5. Adequate Resources 6. Judicial Oversight of Children and Families 7. Alternative Dispute Resolution Techniques 8. Courtroom Civility 9. Cultural Sensitivity/Competence 10. Competent & Adequately Compensated Representation 11. Collaboration
