Books

Henry, M., & Pollack, D. (2009). Adoption in the United States: A reference for families, professionals, and students.  Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books, Inc.

Pollack, D. (2003).Social work and the courts (2nd edition). New York: Brunner-Routledge/Taylor & Francis.

Pollack, D. (ed.). (2001).Contrasts in American and Jewish Law. New York: KTAV/Yeshiva University Press.

Pollack, D. (1997).  Social work and the courts.  New York: Garland Publishing Company.

Articles

Pollack, D. (2009). Child fatality review teams and the role of social workers: An international perspective. InternationalSocialWork Journal, 52(2), 234-240.

Hansen, M., & Pollack, D. (2009). Transracial adoption of Black children: An economic analysis. In M. Goodwin, Baby markets: Money, morality, and the neopolitics of choice. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Pollack, D. (2008). Social work comes to the small screen: Legal challenges of tele-social work. International Social Work Journal, 51(6), 841-846.

Rothschild, K., & Pollack, D. (2008). When qualified immunity protects social workers from 42 U.S.C § 1983 lawsuits. American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children Advisor, 20(3/4), 7-10.

Pollack, D. (2008). Legal implications of staff turnover in social work organizations. International Social Work Journal, 51(5), 726-732.

Pollack, D. (2008). Virginity testing: International law and social work perspectives. International Social Work Journal, 51(2), 262-267.

Pollack, D. (2008). Organ donation and transplants: Ethical and legal concerns for social workers. International Social Work Journal, 51(1), 103-109.

McGuinness, T., & Pollack, D. (2008). Parental methamphetamine abuse and children. Journal of Pediatric Health Care, 22(3), 152-158.

Hansen, M., & Pollack, D. (2008). Tradeoffs in formulating a consistent national policy on adoption. Family Court Review, 46(2), 366-374.

Pollack, D. (2007). Should social workers be mandated reporters of child maltreatment? An international legal perspective.  InternationalSocialWorkJournal, 50(5), 699-705.

Pollack, D. (2007). Youth in residential facilities: What is negligent supervision? ABA Children’s Rights Litigation Committee, 10(4), 8-10.

Pollack, D. (2007). Social workers, disasters, and international law. International SocialWorkJournal, 50(3), 419-424.

Whalen, T., & Pollack, D. (2007). Decision tools to benefit children needing adoption.  Human Systems Management, 26(1), 35-45.

Pollack, D. (2007). Social workers and the United Nations: Effective advocacy strategies. International SocialWork Journal, 50(1), 113-119.

Gelman, S., & Pollack, D. (2007). Correctional policies: Evolving trends. In A. Roberts. Social work in juvenile and criminal justice settings. New York: Charles C. Thomas.

Pollack, D. (2007). Sexual orientation and religion from the perspective of the Code of Ethics. Social Work, 52(2), 179-180.

Pollack, D. (2007). Social workers and the United Nations: Effective advocacy. CaliforniaNASWNews, 33(8), 8, 17.

Pollack, D. (2007). Terminating services when a client doesn’t pay: Some legal guidelines. AlabamaNASWNetwork Newsletter 24(4), 5.

Henry, M., Pollack, D., & Lazare, A. (2006). Teaching medical students about adoption and foster care. Adoption Quarterly, 10(1), 45-61.

Pollack, D. (2006). A law and technology challenge for human services. Policy&Practice64(4), 21.

Hansen, M., & Pollack, D. (2006). The regulation of intercountry adoption. BrandeisLawJournal,45(1), 105-128.

Pollack, D. (2006). Risk assessment instruments in child protective services: Are they “evidence?“ AmericanProfessional Society on theAbuse of Children Advisor, 18(2), 2-3.

Pollack, D. (2006). The many faces of human services lawyers. Policy & Practice, 64(3), 26.

Pollack, D. (2006). Suicidal clients: Law, ethics, and documentation. Policy &Practice, 64(2), 24, 42.

Pollack, D. (2006). Terminating services when a client doesn’t pay: Legal and ethical guidelines. California NASWNews,32(9), 6.

Pollack, D. (2006). Tragedy following disaster: Child trafficking in Pakistan. California NASW News, 32(4), 7.

Schweitzer, H. & Pollack, D. (2006). Ethical and legal dilemmas in adoption social work. FamilyCourt Review, 44(2), 258-269.

Pollack, D. (2006). Accountable human services in every ‘cents.‘  CaliforniaNASWNews,32(7), 7, 19.

Pollack, D. (2006). Child trafficking and international adoption. AdoptionToday, 8(5), 39.

Weiner, A., & Pollack, D. (2006). Urban street youth: Sex, drugs, and HIV. In N. Phillips (ed.). Children inthe urbanenvironment:Linking socialpolicy andclinical practice (2d edition). Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

Hansen, M., & Pollack, D. (2006). The subtleties of race and recruitment in foster care and adoption.  CaliforniaNASWNews, 32(8), 6.

Pollack, D. (2006). Supervisors are personally liable. CaliforniaNASWNews,33(3), 9,16.

Pollack, D. & Frisino, J. (2005). Federal confidentiality laws as barriers to communication between the juvenile justice system and the child welfare system. Social Policy Journal, 4(2), 39-50.

Pollack, D. (2005). Individual liability of supervisors.  Policy & Practice, 63(3),26.

Pollack, D. (2005). Ethical practice in representing immigrants. MassachusettsNASWFocus,32 (8), 12.

Mason, S. & Pollack, D. (2005). Legal aspects of hyperactivity medication in the schools: What social workers need to know. School Social Work Journal, 30(1), 61-74.

Pollack, D. (2005). The capacity of a mentally challenged person to consent to abortion and sterilization. Health & Social Work, 30(3), 253-257.

Pollack, D. (2005). Financial accountability of human services agencies.  Policy & Practice, 63(2), 24.

Pollack, D. (2005). Intercountry adoption: Who are the good guys? Policy & Practice, 63(1), 28.

Hansen, M. & Pollack, D. (2005). Unintended consequences of bargaining for adoption assistance payments. Family Court Review, 43(3), 494-510.

Pollack, D. (2005). Social workers as expert witnesses in child welfare cases. MassachusettsNASWFocus,32 (3), 9.

Pollack, D. (2005). Does accreditation lead to best practice? Maybe. Policy & Practice 63(1), 26.

Pollack, D. (2005). Increasing immigration highlights ethical practice for social workers. NASW California News, 31(8), 13.

Pollack, D., & Marsh, J. (2005). Social work, ethics and the law. NASW – NY Update, 29(4), 9.

Pollack, D. (2005). Social workers as expert witnesses in child welfare cases. NASW California News, 31(6), 3, 19.

Pollack, D. (2005). Social workers as expert witnesses. Children’s Rights Litigation Committee 7(2), 8-9.

Pollack, D. (2005). Informed consent is a process not just a piece of paper.  NASW California News, 32(1), 8.

Pollack, D., Bleich, M., Reid, C., & Fadel, M. (2004).  Classical religious perspectives of adoption law.  Notre Dame Law Review79(2), 693-753

Pollack, D., & Marsh, J. (2004). Social work misconduct may lead to liability. Social Work, 49(4), 609-612.

Gilmore, U., Oppenheim, E., & Pollack, D. (2004). Delays in the adoption and foster home interstate study process. University of California-Davis Law School Journal of Juvenile Law and Policy, 8(1), 55-94.

Pollack, D. (2004). Getting informed consent - more than just a signature. Policy & Practice, 62(2), 28.

Pollack, D., & Mason, S. (2004).  Mandatory visitation: In the best interest of the child.  Family Court Review, 42(1), 74-84.

Pollack, D. (2004). Being deposed—literally.  Policy & Practice, 62(3), 26.

Pollack, D. (2004). A change at the top. Policy & Practice., 62(4), 24.

Marsh, J., & Pollack, D. (2003). The federal government’s role in child welfare—in plain language. Fostering Families Today, 3(3), 38-43.

Pollack, D. (2003). Minimizing agency and worker liability. Policy & Practice, 61(4), 26.

Pollack, D., & Schnall, D. (2003). Expelling and suspending students: An American and Jewish legal perspective.NewEnglandJournal of International and Comparative Law, 9(2), 334-359.

Marsh, J. & Pollack, D. (2003). Recent developments in adoption law. Adoption Quarterly, 6(3), 63-72.

Pollack, D. (2003). Participation of mentally disabled persons in experimental research. Social Work in Mental Health, 1(3), 53-62.         

Pollack, D. (2003). Social workers as expert witnesses: What you should know. Child Law Practice, 21(12), 190-191.

Pollack , D (2003).  Representing recent immigrants.  Policy & Practice, 61(2), 28.

Pollack, D. (2003).  Human services and law.  Policy & Practice, 61(1), 30.

Pollack, D., & Schnall, D. (2003). Exploring the right to education in the American and Jewish legal tradition. Tradition 37(4), 69-88.

Pollack, D. (Winter, 2003). Negligence and foster children—who is responsible? Fostering Families Today, 28-30.

Marsh, J., & Pollack, D. (2002). Constitutional rights of foster parents to adopt foster children. Adoption & Fostering, 26(1), 71-73.

Pollack, D. (2002).  The capacity of a mentally retarded parent to consent to adoption.  Child Law Practice, 21(1), 10-12.                       

Pollack, D., Reiss, J., Sonshine, R., & Cavanaugh, K. (2001).  Liability for environmental damage: An American and Jewish legal perspective.  In D. Pollack (Ed.),  Contrasts in American and Jewish Law. New York: KTAV/Yeshiva University Press.

Cavanaugh, K., Gold, Y., & Pollack, D. (2001).  Termination of parental rights due to mental incapacity: An American and Jewish legal perspective.  In D. Pollack (Ed.), Contrasts in American and Jewish Law. New York: KTAV/Yeshiva University Press.

Pollack, D., Harcsztark, N., McGrath, E., & Cavanaugh, K. (2001).  The capacity of a mentally retarded person to consent: An American and Jewish legal perspective.  In D. Pollack (Ed.), Contrasts in American and Jewish Law. New York: KTAV: Yeshiva University Press.

Pollack, D., & Cavanaugh, K. (2001).  When foster children get hurt, who is responsible?  Family Support, 20(3), 57-61.

Pollack, D., Reiss, J., Sonshine, R., & Cavanaugh, K. (2000).  Liability for environmental damage: An American and Jewish legal perspective. TempleEnvironmental and Technology Law Journal, 19(1), 77-118.

Pollack, D., Harcsztark, N., McGrath, E., & Cavanaugh, K. (2000).The capacity of a mentally retarded person to consent: An American and Jewish legal perspective. New York Law School Journal of International and Comparative Law, 20(2), 197-247.

Lens, V., & Pollack, D. (2000).  Advance directives: Legal remedies and psychosocial interventions. Death Studies, 24(5), 377-399.

Pollack, D., &  Cavanaugh, K. (2000). Go to jail, pay $200: Child support obligations of incarcerated parents. Journal of FamilySocial Work, 4 (2), 75-91.

Pollack, D. (2000). Amendment rights examined. Corrections Today, 62(1), 85-86.

Gelman, S., & Pollack, D. (1999).  Litigation experiences of graduate schools of social work.  Journal of Law and Social Work, 9(2), 3-16.

Lens, V., & Pollack, D. (1999). Welfare reform: Back to the future.  Administration in Social Work, 23(2), 61-77.           

Gelman, S., Pollack, D., & Weiner, A. (1999). Record confidentiality in the computer age.  Social Work, 44(3), 243-252.

Pollack, D. (1999). Courts rule on sentence violation and deliberate indifference. Corrections Today, 61(7), 154-155.

Pollack, D. (1999). Courts decide on inmate privileges. Corrections Today, 61(6), 30-31.

Pollack, D. (1999). Courts decide on unconstitutional confinement and family visitation. Corrections Today, 61(5), 128-129.

Pollack, D. (1999). Adequate assault response. Corrections Today, 61(4), 120.

Pollack, D. (1999). Indifferent to inmates. Corrections Today, 61(3), 108.

Pollack, D. (1999). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 61(2), 165.

Pollack, D. (1999). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 61(1), 78.

Mason, S., & Pollack, D. (1998). Prozac, families, and the law: Implications for social work practice. Clinical Social Work Journal, 26(3), 317-332.

Pollack, D., Steinmetz, C., &  Tellerman, A. (1998).  Goodwin v. Turner: A comparison of American and Jewish legal perspectives on procreation rights of prisoners. Kentucky Law Journal, 86, 367-393.

Cavanaugh, K., & Pollack, D. (1998).  Child support obligations of incarcerated parents.  Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy, 7(2), 531-553.

Cavanaugh, K., &  Pollack, D. (1998). Liability protections for foster parents. ABA Child Law Practice, 17 (4), 58-59.

Cavanaugh, K., & Pollack, D. (1998). Child support responsibilities of inmates.  Corrections Compendium, 23(5), 7-13.

Pollack, D. (1998). Court ‘plays it straight’ on transsexualism. Corrections Today, 60(6), 151.

Pollack, D. (1998). Use-of-force ruling. Corrections Today, 60(5), 122.

Pollack, D. (1998). Pregnant inmates. Corrections Today, 60(4), 130.

Pollack, D. (1998). No underage visitors. Corrections Today, 60(3), 121.

Pollack, D. (1998). Inmate alleges intimidation by staff. Corrections Today, 60(2), 181-182.

Pollack, D. (1998). Legal briefs: Doby v. Hickerson. Corrections Today, 60(1), 70.

Pollack, D., Steinmetz, C., & Lens, V. (1997). Anderson v. St. Francis- St. George: Wrongful living from an American and Jewish legal perspective. Cleveland State Law Review, 45(4), 621-637.

Cavanaugh, K., & Pollack, D. (1997). Liability protections for foster parents. Kansas Journal of Law and Public Policy, 6(3), 78-88.

Mason, S., & Pollack, D. (1997).  Informed consent with older clients.  Journal of Law and Social Work, 7(2), 143-157.

Lisker, D., & Pollack, D. (1997). Castration as a condition for parole of paraphiliacs: A legal analysis. Journal of Correctional Health Care, 4(2), 121-137.

Schein-Levi, J., & Pollack, D. (1997).  Social work, parenting, and the Web.  Journal of Family Social Work, 2(3), 5-16.

Bleich, M., & Pollack, D. (1997).  Search and seizure in schools: A comparison of historical Jewish legal sources and contemporary law. Indiana International and Comparative Law Review, 7(2), 379-390.

Gelman, S., & Pollack, D. (1997).  Correctional policies:  Evolving trends.  In A. Roberts (ed.) Social work in juvenile and criminal justice settings. New York: Charles C. Thomas.

Weiner A., & Pollack, D. (1997).  Urban runaway children: Sex, drugs, and HIV.  In N. Phillips (ed.).  Children in the urban environment: Linking social policy and clinical practice. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

Frisino, J., & Pollack, D. (1997).  HIV testing of adolescents in foster care.  Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education for Adolescents and Children, 1(1), 53-70.

Gibelman, M., Gelman, S., & Pollack, D. (1997).  The credibility of nonprofit boards: A view from the 1990s and beyond.  Administration in Social Work, 21(2), 21-40.

Pollack, D. (1997). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 59(7), 142.

Pollack, D. (1997). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 59(6), 131.

Pollack, D. (1997). Legal briefs: Cameron v. Hendricks. Corrections Today, 59(5), 147.

Pollack, D. (1997). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 59(4), 134.

Pollack, D. (1997). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 59(3), 129.

Pollack, D. (1997). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 59(2), 143-144.

Pollack, D. (1997). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 59(1), 84.

Gelman, S., Pollack, D., & Auerbach, C. (1996).  Liability issues in social work education.  Journal of Social Work Education, 32(3), 351-361.

Gelman, S., Gibelman, M., Pollack, D., & Schnall, D. (1996).  Philanthropic boards of directors on the line: Roles, realities and prospects.  Journal of Jewish Communal Service, 72(3), 185-194.

Pollack, D. (1996). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 58(7), 144.

Pollack, D. (1996). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 58(6), 126.

Pollack, D. (1996). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 58(5), 174-175.

Pollack, D. (1996). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 58(4), 140-141.

Pollack, D. (1996). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 58(3), 98.

Pollack, D. (1996). Courting the middle ground. Corrections Today, 58(2), 18-19.

Pollack, D. (1996). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 58(2), 194.

Pollack, D. (1996). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 58(1), 100.

Pollack, D. (1995). Elder abuse and neglect cases reviewed by appellate courts.  Journal of Family Violence, 10(4), 413-424.

Pollack, D., & Weiner, A. (1995).  Clinical aspects of handling an elder abuse case: The legal and social work perspectives.  Journal of Clinical Geropsychology, 1(4), 271-281.

Pollack, D. (April 3, 1995).  Liability insurance for foster parents.  New York Law Journal, p.2.

Pollack, D. (1995). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 57(6), 129.

Pollack, D. (1995). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 57(5), 164.

Pollack, D. (1995). Supremely qualified—Justice Stephen G. Beyer. Corrections Today, 57(5), 140.

Pollack, D. (1995). An interview with Warden Bill Story. Corrections Today, 57(4), 98-102.

Pollack, D. (1995). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 57(2), 180.

Pollack, D. (1995). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 57(1), 76.

Gruntfest, E., & Pollack, D. (1994).  Warnings, mitigation, and litigation: Lessons for research from the 1993 floods.  Water Resources, 95, 40-44.

Pollack, D. (1994). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 56(2), 204.

Pollack, D. (1994). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 56(1), 80.

Pollack, D. (1993).  Liability insurance for foster parents and agencies: The role of commercial insurers.  Journal of Law and Social Work, 4(1), 33-40.

Pollack, D. (1993). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 55(6), 123-124.

Pollack, D. (1993). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 55(3), 120.

Pollack, D. (1992).  Record retention management: A key element in minimizing agency and worker liability.  Journal of Law and Social Work, 3(2), 89-95.

Pollack, D. (1992). How to find a good lawyer. Corrections Today, 54(6), 114.

Pollack, D. (1992). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 54(6), 210.

Pollack, D. (1992). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 54(2), 26.

Pollack, D. (1991). Legal briefs. Corrections Today, 53(3), 22.

Pollack, D. (1991). State bureaucracies: Having it your way. Corrections Today, 53(3), 30.

Harbert, L., & Pollack, D. (1990).  Leading the way in dispute resolution: The Ohio model.  Arbitration Journal, 45(2), 56-58.