Why Won't the Courts Give Kids a Shot? (Paperback)

Every year, approximately 2 million children enter the juvenile justice system. These youth suffer from an array of medical problems, and many of them have not received the state-mandated vaccines that could have prevented some of these conditions. This study examines what role judges might play in enforcing state vaccine laws and what factors influence their decision-making as they contemplate the controversial decision of whether to force children to receive their shots.