title: Counseling minors without parental consent.
abstract: Counseling services provided to minors without parental knowledge or consent are based on uncertain and often conflicting policies and procedures. This article examines these services from legal and psychological perspectives, explores current agency policies and practices, and makes recommendations with regard to the counseling needs and rights of minors.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
authors.forename: T A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Croxton
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Churchill
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fellin
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002651:Child Advocacy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002657:Child Development; D002961:Civil Rights / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003376:Counseling; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D014481:United States