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ABANDONED CHILD [2 records]

Record 1 2022-08-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Family Law (common law)
  • Social Problems
  • Sociology of the Family
CONT

The abandoned child is left questioning their self-worth, has difficulty trusting others, and struggles with the feelings of guilt and shame.

French

Domaine(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Droit de la famille (common law)
  • Problèmes sociaux
  • Sociologie de la famille
DEF

Enfant dont les parents se sont désintéressés, ne s'occupent plus ou cherchent à se défaire, compromettant ainsi sa sécurité et son développement.

OBS

enfant abandonné; enfant abandonnée : désignations normalisées par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Family Law (common law)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit de la famille (common law)

Spanish

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