Volume 53 (2008-2009)

Volume 53 No. 1

Perspectives on Mental Disability Law

Volume 53, Issue 1 (2008-2009)

Contents

Introduction "Equality, I Spoke That Word/As If a Wedding Vow": Mental Disability Law and How We Treat Marginalized Persons		Michael L. Perlin and John Douard

I. Articles
Sex Offender as Scapegoat: The Monstrous Other Within		John Douard

Independent Protection and Advocacy: The Role of Counsel in Institutional Settings Read an abstract of this article!		Karen O'Talley

Involuntary Outpatient Commitment: Some Thoughts on Promoting a Meaningful Dialogue Between Mental Health Advocates and Lawmakers		Henry A. Dlugacz

Smoke-Free State Psychiatric Facility Grounds: Is Legislation Necessary and Appropriate To Remove Tobacco from these Treatment Settings?		Maureen Hackett

II. Notes
Making the Plaintiff's Bar Earn its Keep: Rethinking the Hospital Incident Report		Katherine Mikk

III. Comments
In re Cardinal Health, Inc. Securities Litigation		Lucas Charleston

Jung v. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom		Zachary Kerner