Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ425163
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1991
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Socialization in the Global Community: Respect for the Dignity of Children.
Melton, Gary B.
American Psychologist, v46 n1 p66-71 Jan 1991
The overriding concern in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is dignity. The implications for mental health policy are discussed. The U.S. may not ratify the convention, but it should serve as a guide for state lawmakers and mental health professionals involved in children's issues. (DM)
Descriptors: Children, Human Dignity, Laws, Mental Health, Parents, Prevention, Privacy, Residential Institutions, State Legislation, Treaties
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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