Synopsis Of The Glicks Case

Synopsis
The Glick’s case came to the attention of authority quickly. The state police and Children and Youth were almost immediately involved. The court and the corner were fastly involved as well. It came to their attention the day that the baby was rushed to the hospital. Because the parents had seven other children, authorities had to be involved so early on. The state police were there to investigate what actually happened to the baby. Children and Youth were there to make sure the other seven boys were safe and protected, as they should be. The court was involved because they needed to decide if the children were able to remain home with their parents. Lastly, the coroner was involved because he was needed to tell what he believed

The family under investigation was Amish, but those investigating the case were not. Because the beliefs of these two groups of people were so different it was difficult to investigate. The parents and the children were treated differently. The parents were not charged with homicide or anything at all, so they remained in their home. Meanwhile, the seven young boys were taken away from their home, parents, and initially their own culture. I do believe that disrespect was shown to the Glicks and their culture. For example, when the boys visited with their parents, they were to only speak English. This is discrimination because the native tongue is Pennsylvania Dutch, a dialect of German. With the situation at hand, I think the Glicks should have been accommodated. If it was an issue about not understanding what they would be talking about the observer should have been someone who spoke the same language as the family. This should have happened so the family did not have any more stress added to what already was there. The agency could have tried to better understand the Amish family so their beliefs, values, and traditions could have stayed in

One specific informal system was the family itself. The Glicks knew they did not harm Sarah Lynn. They wanted everyone else to know that too. The parents still tried to keep in contact with the boys while they were away. The boys stuck together and made sure they saw each other during this time. Everyone supported each other emotionally so things would not be so bad. The extended family of the Glicks was even in support of them. They offered to look after the boys while the investigation was being sorted out. Willing to take in seven boys, who are not your own, is an amazing way to show support.
Besides the family, the neighbors of the Glicks were in support of them. Every neighbor who was interviewed said they did not believe the allegations. They gave testimonies in favor of the Glicks. Everyone was in such awe because deep down, they knew these Amish parents did not do anything to harm their baby girl. Neighbors also came and volunteered their services, money, and time to fix up the Glick’s home. This shows their support of the family. If they were not in support of them they would not have helped to fix a home so their children could come