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Polier, Justine Wise, 1903-1987
Lawyer and judge (Barnard College, B.A., 1924; Yale University, LL. B., 1928), Polier was counsel in the Workmen's Compensation Division of the New York State Department of Labor (1928-1935). She was Judge of the New York State Family Court, 1935-1973, where she pioneered the treatment method of juvenile justice. Among her achievements were improvements in shelters for neglected children, detention centers for delinquents, foster homes, youth centers, and expanded mental health services for children in the court. A champion of civil rights of blacks, she initiated legal cases to combat segregated juvenile facilities and schools.
From the description of Papers, 1892-1990 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 232006786
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Polier, Justine, 1903-
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