The participants in this conference represent the fields of law and medicine, government and private agencies, foundations and academia. The papers presented deal with: justice in child health; the pursuit of justice for children in contemporary society; legal rights of children to health care; the role of the private sector in securing the rights of children; effective child advocacy; an overview of the New York State Division for Youth; and a cross national perspective on the pursuit of justice for children. The participants agreed on the necessity for a national commitment to accept responsibility for children's needs and rights. The group reached a consensus on certain priorities for action, including the better handling of the violent offender, and the reform of State and Federal reimbursement programs so that they support and provide incentives for effective care. Strategies for change were suggested. They included: creating a national network of child advocacy groups, test cases to broaden legal rights, and cooperation between the public and private sectors and the volunteer and the professional. (Author/AM)