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ERIC Number: EJ513117
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0011-1287
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Fetal Abuse and the Criminalization of Behavior during Pregnancy.
Farr, Kathryn Ann
Crime and Delinquency, v41 n2 p235-45 Apr 1995
Discusses efforts to criminalize fetal abuse, harm caused from a pregnant woman's use of illegal drugs. Such efforts have typically failed to withstand judicial scrutiny. Suggests that criminal prosecution for fetal abuse relies on questionable procedures, is unevenly applied, and may keep women from seeking drug treatment or prenatal care. (LKS)
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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