LiveB1G Children's Justice

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12/19/2017 Added

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A unique program is giving third-year University of Nebraska students the opportunity to become Guardians Ad Litem – a legal term for a court-appointed advocate for a child’s best interests – in legal proceedings statewide.

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[00:00:01.299]We give children a voice in court.
[00:00:04.452](pleasant rhythmic music)
[00:00:08.831]The Children's Justice Clinic is an opportunity for
[00:00:11.900]third year law students to serve as guardians ad litem
[00:00:15.692]in juvenile courts.
[00:00:17.455]And guardian at litem is an attorney appointed
[00:00:20.389]for almost vulnerable children that have experienced
[00:00:23.101]abuse or neglect.
[00:00:24.639]I want to see a change in the dynamic of
[00:00:27.255]child representation in Nebraska.
[00:00:30.013]What better vocation to have than be an attorney
[00:00:32.923]who represents children who can't speak for themselves.
[00:00:36.602]Our clinic brings in these experts that can help
[00:00:39.130]students understand all these complex circumstances
[00:00:41.967]that families are facing.
[00:00:44.111]These are real children.
[00:00:46.110]These are real cases.
[00:00:47.779]This is an opportunity for us to serve.
[00:00:50.130]To be able to provide these children with a voice
[00:00:53.030]to advocate for them.
[00:00:54.537]I find that incredibly inspiring.
[00:00:57.164](pleasant music)

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