Lost Children: The Abuse and Neglect of Minors in Polygamous Communities of North America

Authors

Kelly R. Schwab, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The note examines the challenges of addressing child abuse in polygamous communities, highlighting the tension between religious freedom and child protection. It argues that while religious beliefs are protected under the First Amendment, religious conduct, such as polygamy, should not be exempt from legal scrutiny when it harms children. The author advocates for courts to prioritize children's best interests over religious practices, especially in cases involving criminal activities like polygamy.

Disciplines

Law | Sexuality and the Law

Recommended Citation

Kelly R. Schwab, Lost Children: The Abuse and Neglect of Minors in Polygamous Communities of North America, 16 Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just. 315 (2010).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol16/iss2/6