The Rights of Juveniles in “Voluntary” Psychiatric Commitments: Some Empirical Observations

  • Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online
  • June 1980,
  • 8
  • (2)
  • 168-174;
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Footnotes

  • * Dr. Lidz is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Sociology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.

  • ** Ms. Gross is a Social Worker, Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit, Magee Women's Hospital, Pittsburgh. PA.

  • *** Mr. Meisel is Associate Professor of Law and Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Law and School of Medicine, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic.

  • **** Dr. Roth is Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Law and Psychiatry Program, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

  • A previous version of this paper was presented at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association. May 1977, Toronto, Canada.

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