July 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Broken Trust: Getting Justice for a Sexually Groomed and Sexually Abused Young AthleteThis article describes the legal advocacy skills a plaintiff's attorney needs to conduct a lawsuit and bring it to a conclusion, all the while being highly sensitive to the client's unique psychological needs.
By Andrew J. Leger Jr. and Daniel Pollack
9 minute read
March 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal
The Intricacies of Therapeutic Foster CareSimilar to traditional foster care, therapeutic foster care (TFC) is temporary, its purpose being to prepare children for either reunification with their parents, independent living, or adoption. There is some evidence that TFC has helped certain foster children but further research is needed to discern whether the positive effects, if any, have been gained in a cost-effective manner and whether further program innovations are in order.
By Carly Sanchez and Daniel Pollack
10 minute read
February 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal
How Attorneys and Expert Witnesses Can Effectively Manage Each Other in Domestic Violence CasesIf the lawsuit necessitates that an expert be retained, the attorney and expert need to have a relationship built on trust. This is particularly important so they can each manage the other's expectations. How can this be accomplished?
By Daniel Pollack and Toby Kleinman
6 minute read
July 11, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Domestic Violence: Do's and Don'ts for CourtIn every hearing to determine domestic violence, a court is faced with the dilemma of whether to grant or deny protection to a named plaintiff. Each state uses a different standard of proof, but the procedures are similar. Presenting a good case may positively affect later child custody decisions and distribution of assets where there is a civil case for damages.
By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack
1 minute read
June 12, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Let's Tell It Like It Is: Sexual Abuse by a Cousin Is IncestAll abuse is traumatic and where one is in a trusting relationship it is even more devastating.
By Daniel Pollack and Toby G. Kleinman
7 minute read
March 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Improving Law Enforcement Training and Interviewing Skills When Investigating Pre-Teens and AdolescentsJust as the medical profession has created pediatrics and adolescent medicine to address the unique needs of these age groups, law enforcement agencies need to train and guide law enforcement officials to handle cases with youth with the skills, resources, and information necessary to avoid results leading to severe miscarriages of justice resulting in traumatic impacts.
By Lisa H. Thurau and Daniel Pollack
10 minute read
September 26, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Cross-Gender Supervision of Children in Residential Group HomesJulia Sands and Daniel Pollack write: Discrimination based on gender in many settings is illegal. However, because children in group homes are a particularly sensitive and vulnerable population to work with, there is a potentially tricky balance between steering clear of discrimination while hiring and/or assigning work shifts, and ensuring that children in the group home remain safe and comfortable.
By Julia Sands and Daniel Pollack
13 minute read
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