I wish I knew the answer to that. I have a friend whose children are endangered by a parent, police reports have been made and charges brought, and the parent in question is still allowed joint custody. There should be far more outcry about this type of thing than there is.
As a nurse, legally I must report suspected child abuse or I can lose my license. You don't need proof of abuse or neglect, you need suspicion. They don't have to catch someone in the act. The report must be investigated. I totally agree about "family" court. I wish I had a better answer for you.
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I wish I knew the answer to that. I have a friend whose children are endangered by a parent, police reports have been made and charges brought, and the parent in question is still allowed joint custody. There should be far more outcry about this type of thing than there is.
As a nurse, legally I must report suspected child abuse or I can lose my license. You don't need proof of abuse or neglect, you need suspicion. They don't have to catch someone in the act. The report must be investigated. I totally agree about "family" court. I wish I had a better answer for you.
September 19, 2010 - 7:43pmThis Comment
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