Tag Archives: Child Abuse

Should you report child abuse?

Should you report child abuse if you are a victim or suspect that a child is being abused? Often people are afraid to report abuse for fear of retaliation. Any report that is made to Child Protective Services or CPS is confidential and anybody that makes such a report is insulated by law from any…
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How to recognize Child Abuse?

If you are concerned that your child has been abused it is important to look for several signs:  1)   Does your child have any marking on their body, such as, cuts, bruises, or bite marks. 2)   Talk to your child regarding concerns of abuse. 3)   Is your child afraid of being with specific individuals? 4)  …
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Child Abuse and Neglect

When a third person reports about the safety of a child, the police/social worker will investigate. The police/social worker will determine if the court should get involved and the neglected child may be taken away. After the child is taken away, the social worker will get to know about you and your child to determine…
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Abuse & Neglect: Information for Parents

Why was my child taken away? The police officer or social worker decided your child needed to be in temporary foster care to be safe. This can be because your child: -Wasn't well taken care of or watched over; -Was neglected, abused, or molested; or -Was left with someone who didn't take good care of…
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What is Juvenile Court?

Juvenile court is part of the superior court. It deals with 3 kinds of cases: Juvenile Delinquency: cases involving children that do things that would be crimes if they were done by adults. Juvenile Status Offenses: cases involving children that do things that are only against the law because they are done by children. For…
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Child Abuse & Neglect in Orange County, California

When someone makes a report about the safety of your child, the police or a social worker must investigate. They have to decide if the court should get involved so your child will be safe and protected. If the police or social worker decides your child needs to be in temporary foster care to be…
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