Bøker av Jill Creech Bauer

If you think you know what's going on with foster care, think again. The only legal issue that comes close to being as serious as the death penalty is the termination of parental rights. When attorney Jill Bauer agrees to represent parents of foster kids, she's more troubled by the idea of helping "bad parents" than the high stakes she'll face in the courtroom. Based on real cases from Flint, Michigan, The Civil Death Penalty traces her journey into the frustrating world of child welfare law-where Child Protective Services interference too often devastates vulnerable families and court personnel routinely disregard the welfare of the youth they are tasked with protecting. Jill uncovers a legal machine rampant with abuse of power, run by poorly trained workers, fueled by racial and economic bias. The Civil Death Penalty poses an important question-are foster kids victims of parental mistreatment or are their families victims of state overreach?

"Beautifully written book which will pull at your heartstrings." - ReviewerA gut-wrenching story of discrimination, injustice, and the fight to free a man unfairly sentenced.Born into poverty in a crime-ridden town and unaware of his Ojibwe heritage, John Eric Aslin's earliest memories are of a harrowing childhood rife with abuse. This troubling upbringing led him to an adolescence full of crime, when at 21 he was sentenced to life in prison for an accidental death. 36 years later, he's still behind bars, and almost a senior citizen.This heart-breaking account explores the life of John Aslin, painting a poignant and eye-opening picture of the struggles he faced during his upbringing, and the unfortunate hardships that led him to crime. Intertwining gritty, real-life facts with artful prose and a gripping narrative, The Nine Lives of John Aslin shares the story of Michigan's longest-serving nonviolent offender, spanning multiple generations to provide a thought-provoking look at inter-generational trauma and the cycle of families trapped in poverty.This book stands as a testament to the bigotry and discrimination behind John Aslin's sentencing, echoing the long-lasting unfair treatment of the Ojibwe Nation and its people. It seeks to touch the hearts of readers and raise awareness of little-known injustice. The Nine Lives of John Aslin is an enlightening read for anyone who wants to learn more about American history, the treatment of First Nation people, and the dark history of state persecution.Help uncover John Aslin's story and join the fight for justice.