RP reported when Kenneth sat and grabbed the spoon to start eating, RP noticed that Kenneth had a large bruise on his arm. RP reported that she could see a thumb print on his arm and Kenneth stated the bruise was hurting him. RP stated she put some ointment on Kenneth 's arm. RP reported yesterday 3/15/17, she and her son went to the school and the mother
On 01/27/16, Lakirah told the reporter that she was whipped by her stepfather the night before and her mother before school today. According to the reporter, Mr. Bryant found a second cell phone Lakirah used to contact her biological father. The reporter stated Mr. Bryant told the child to pull her pants down and begin to beat her with a cow skin leather strap and his fist. The reporter stated Lakirah was hit in the eye with her stepfather’s fist and her left eye is swollen. Per the reporter, Lakirah tussled trying to get away from Mr. Bryant because it hurt and this is when he hit her with his fist.
The reporting party (RP) stated on 7/21/15 a probation compliance search was performed on family member Joseph Apodaca Sr. in the family child care home. It was discovered the home was an immediate hazard to children. Present during the search were Elizabeth De La Rosa, Erica De La Rosa, and Citlaly Lopez. Also present were their children Michael Dominguez age 2 DOB 1/20/13, Isabella Garcia age 7 DOB 12/02/14, and Joseph Apodaca Jr age 1 DOB 3/17/14.
7). Not to mention it was not the first time the abused happened since her leg had been broken and partially healed at least twice (Charlotte parents sentenced to prison after imprint of hammer found in baby´s skull). Nobody should receive this type of abuse, specially a 10-month-old baby who could not have even defended herself. Many times, parents try to discipline their kids by spanking them. However, this was clearly not the case since a 10-month-old baby is not capable of even speaking or walking.
is a 49-year-old, divorced female, who was employed as the manager of a local firm. She had previously expressed a desire to who additional security on-site, because she often felt unsafe. At around 6:00 AM on the day of her assault, a stranger violently physically attacked her, with both blunt force and with a knife, stabbed her several times, and attempted to sexually assault her, before running off. Andrea suffered several physical injuries, including “a fractured skull, fractured nose, facial lacerations, and multiple stab wounds,” (Butcher, Hooley, & Mineka, 2013, p. 117). Following the incident, and during the assessment, Andrea also presented emotional and mental distressing symptoms.
The first examiner did not review any of the health history of the child. The police department also did not interview the child’s mother. Many acquaintances of the mother were questioned about her mothering during the interview and they all had the same concerns. She had an alcohol problem during which she would often level the child unattended. A live in nanny stated that she left the newborn at home following return from the hospital after birth.
1. The key issue in this case is the well-being of Elijah. In the Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998 (NSW) s.9(1) states that “the safety, welfare and wellbeing of the child/young person are paramount.” This law is relevant to this case as clearly there are clearly some issues between Sophie and her son which is affecting the child.
The reporting party (RP) stated a teacher named Betty McKnight is physically aggressive towards the children. She has been observed grabbing children, shoving them, and "slamming" them down to the ground or onto a napping mat. This same teacher was observed grabbing a child who emptied a box of tissues and forcible take him to the box of tissue in an attempt to humiliate the child. According to the RP Ms. McKnight was observed aggressively grabbing a child by the arm in an attempt to have the child pick up toys. None of the children sustained any injury from these incidents.
Rosario”). However, the district court decided that the plaintiff violated the “Confidentiality Act,” which “permits disclosure of confidential communications of a minor between the ages of twelve and eighteen if…the therapist finds disclosure to be in the best interest of the minor” (“Dr. Rosario”). The courts also determined that he violated “The Reporting Act,” which requires school personnel to immediately report suspected child abuse to authorities (“Pesce v. J”). Dr. Pesce also violated the J. Sterling Morton High School District Employment Contract by not promptly reporting the incident, and therefore, putting J.D. in danger. In addition, the courts decided that Pesce’s rights were not violated (“Dr. Rosario”).
Unknown if the child has went out to steal with the parents. The reporter was threaten by the parents when informed the reporter would not keep the children any more due to Timothy stealing. The reporter stated the parents are taking pain bills. Unknown if they are doing so in front of the children, or if the child have access to the pills. Reporter stated the children did not attend school
The 2015 Florida Statutes. 1995-2015 “Mandatory reports of child abuse, abandonment, or neglect; mandatory reports of death; central abuse hotline.” The Florida Legislature. Section 39.201. Retrieved from
Another case concerning this topic was posted in the Washington Post dated January 28, 2017. This case spoke about caretaker Brenda Floyd who physically harmed her elderly client Dorothy Bratten. This 94-year-old Alzheimer’s patient lived in Memorial Village Texas. On January 1, 2017 Brenda Floyd was accused of physical abuse of this elderly individual. Dorothy Bratten’s children discovered strange bruising on their mother.
The case assessment of Brianna Lopez begins with her birth on February 14, 2002 in a New Mexico hospital. After leaving the hospital, Brianna resided in Las Cruces, New Mexico with her unwed parents, Andrew “Andy” Walters, 21, and Stephanie Lopez, 19. There were also four other adults and one child, Andy and Stephanie’s 18 month old son, living in the home (State v. Walters, 2007). Among these adults was Brianna’s uncle, Steven Lopez. Shortly after her arrival home, Baby Brianna experienced extreme physical, verbal, and sexual abuse from her parents and uncle.
At Adult Protective Services majority of our work involves investigation of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. At Adult Protective Services our job is to protect the vulnerable elderly population, as well as the population that have disabilities. “Only APS is statutorily authorized and responsible for investigating elder and vulnerable adult abuse and taking steps to protect the victims, and it is generally only APS that helps the most frail and incapacitated older persons”(Quin, 2012, p.68). When abuse is suspected, a case worker will reach out to all parties involved, such as the alleged victim, alleged perpetrator, and all collaterals. Unlike many other professions, case worker are not required to have any written consent to speak with
When working with children in the school setting you will need to be aware of the different signs that a child may be being abused, the signs may include behavioural and physical changes, although you will need to do your best to make sure the child’s safety is being looked after in your care but you will need to look for possible signs that they are being mistreated while they are not in
