Carr, Elizabeth,
Law Aims to Protect Abandoned Children. Elizabeth Carr. - Virginian-Pilot, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 18, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Law Aims to Protect Abandoned Children, July 14, 2003; pp. n.p..
"The newborn babies have been found in trash bins, in toilets and lying frozen in the woods--all abandoned by their parents. Now, with Virginia's version of a 'safe haven' law, in effect since July 1 [2003], local advocates hope fewer babies will be left to die." (VIRGINIAN-PILOT) This article review's Virginia's new law, which allows mothers to leave unharmed infants at designated places without fear of prosecution.
1522-3213;
Abandoned children--Legal status, laws, etc.
Actions and defenses
Infants--Crimes against
Infants (Newborn)
Virginia--Legislature
AC1.S5
050
Law Aims to Protect Abandoned Children. Elizabeth Carr. - Virginian-Pilot, 2003. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 18, Family, 1522-3213; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Law Aims to Protect Abandoned Children, July 14, 2003; pp. n.p..
"The newborn babies have been found in trash bins, in toilets and lying frozen in the woods--all abandoned by their parents. Now, with Virginia's version of a 'safe haven' law, in effect since July 1 [2003], local advocates hope fewer babies will be left to die." (VIRGINIAN-PILOT) This article review's Virginia's new law, which allows mothers to leave unharmed infants at designated places without fear of prosecution.
1522-3213;
Abandoned children--Legal status, laws, etc.
Actions and defenses
Infants--Crimes against
Infants (Newborn)
Virginia--Legislature
AC1.S5
050