Sutter/Yuba Behavioral Health Case Study

RP stated law enforcement received a call from an anonymous caller stated an employee, Shemaiah Messengale grabbed the child Marley's arm which is fractured. Law enforcement contacted the child's mother to verify injuries. It was disclosed the child had suffered 4 fractures to her elbow and wrist. The RP stated law enforcement spoke with owner/licensee of the facility and the employee accused of causing the injury. They reported Marley sustained the injuries accidentally when she fell from slide. The RP stated the child was treated at Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) by Dr. Lindsey Andras who determined the injuries are consistent with a fall. Law enforcement did not speak with treating doctor to confirm the information. The RP disclosed

A report was received on 06/05/2017 alleging that the mother (Hermionne) left Ashante (C-V 17) with a non-relative since 02/2017 without any legal rights. According to the report, the mother refuses to take her child back home and will not engage with Ms. Aarons (caretaker) to provide legal documentation for the child to be enroll in school and taken to a Primary Care Physician. Ashante has not been is school for the past 4 months and are unable to enroll in school without paperwork. According to the report, Ashante self mutilates her arms, and the mother refuses to get counseling. The report indicates Ashante was to follow-up with a Cardiologist for a chest pain and the mother refuses to take her to the doctor.

IRTC spoke with assigned CPS, Tannisea Tracy, who reported that the subject child was interviewed today and she mentioned that she was raped twice by a previous foster father; subject child couldn’t recall who, where, or when the incident occurred. CPS was provided with no additional information pertaining to the extent of the incident or identifying factors for the perpetrator. CPS voiced that the subject child stated that she does not want to talk to CPS again. Subject child is residing in a psychiatric facility for suicidal ideation and is not currently in a foster home. At this time, additional information is required before this case could be enhanced to an IRT. CPS will attempt to converse with the foster care agency regarding the subject

On 1/6/16 at approximately 12:05PM the reporting party (RP) was alone with foster child Michael Martinez as they worked on a puzzle on the floor of the resource room. The RP questioned Michael regarding the prior day after school. Michael answered "stupid, I had to stay in my room until dinner." The RP asked why and Michael responded "I don't behave right at school." The RP asked what else did he do and Michael responded "got spanked, and then spanked myself in my room. I hit the crap out of my butt." The RP asked if he played with toys at which Michael responded "yes after I spanked the crap out of my butt because I'm bad." The RP asked Michael what is a spanking and he responded "we get hit on the butt." When the RP asked who, Michael stated

Texas code requires a stricter standard of reporting for professionals requiring them to report suspected abuse no later than 48 hours and forbidding delegating the report. TEX. FAM. CODE ANN.§ 261 (2005). These regulations clearly define as to who is a mandatory reporter. However, the statute is unclear as to the definition of “cause to believe” as it pertains to abuse. TEX. FAM. CODE ANN.§ 261 (2005). Many state courts have wrestled with similar language and it has continuously been challenged in the courts as constitutionally vague. Danny R. Veilleux, Annotation, Validity, Construction, and Application of State Statute Requiring Doctor or Other Person to Report Child Abuse, 73 A.L.R.4th 782, §3 (1989). However, state and federal courts maintain that the statutory language is not a violation of constitutional rights despite the vagueness of the language and tests of reasonableness have been used to clarify what is meant by cause to

Ms. Myiesha Leonard reported that her understanding of why the children were removed from their home was because the mother called in to CPS and reported that she could not care for the children anymore. Ms. Leonard did not clearly describe the allegations of abuse and/or neglect and she understands her brother mental needs but does not believe he was violence toward anyone. She reported knowing about the abuse or neglect of the children. Ms. Leonard appears to need additional information about the abuse and/or neglect of the children because of not knowing what took place. Ms. Leonard also does not understand the impact of the perpetrator’s behavior on the children. Ms. Leonard believes there is a need to protect the children from the perpetrator

The reporting party (RP) stated the foster child arrived to the hospital via ambulance on 9/21/15 at 7PM due to seizure disorder. The foster parents were not present during the transport to the hospital. The RP was concern regarding no bedside presence from foster parents. The foster child was a drug baby resulting in seizure disorder and withdraws. The RP stated the foster child was placed in the home on 9/10/15. The foster mother delayed her arrival to the hospital due to being tired. The foster mother did arrive at 8:40PM and informed the RN at 9:34PM that she wanted to go home. According to the RP the foster mother stated she had no legal right to the child. The RP spoke with Dr. Suzette Mohammed with the FFA who stated it was the hospital's

On Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at approximately 1902 hours, I responded to Division of Family and Children Services, 975 Taylor Street for a Runaway Juvenile. Upon my arrival I met with the complainant Kathy Suber. Suber advised me she is a case worker for DFACS and Tretanya Fitzerald left the location.

PER REPORTER: Hannah lives with her father. There is an investigation going on in Pontotoc County for Hannah. Hannah disclosed that sexual abuse went on at her mother's home. She said it was from her cousin. The cousin is also a child. There are other children that live in the home. Reporter wants to make sure he (cousin) doesn't sexually abuse the other children. It is unknown if the other children are being sexually abused. Reporter has spoke with Tippah County about the concerns. Reporter stated it is unknown if the primary caretaker is aware of what's going on. Reporter has not discussed the concerns with the primary caretaker or the cousin. Reporter stated it is unknown who was suppose to watch the children when the incident occurred.

The reporting party (RP) stated minor Anthony Silver DOB: 6/19/99 resided in the facility until when he was given notice on 10/4/16. According to the RP, Anthony went AWOL from the facility on that date. While being transported into custody to Juvenile Hall he disclosed that staff members brought drugs and alcohol into the facility. The RP stated she spoke with the minor privately regarding his allegation and disclosed several staff members were involved in bring in pills, tobacco, alcohol, and meth into the facility. When the minor was asked which staff members, he replied he didn't know and could not remember. Consequently the RP continued to speak with the minor and he revealed the names of Gary Stanley, who no longer works in the facility.

Reporting party (RP) stated that when she was 10 or 12 years old (DOB: 3/22/01), she lived with the licensee due to her family becoming homeless. RP stated that she lived with this family for approximately 9 months. RP disclosed that licensee's husband, Jose, rubbed her inner thigh and out thigh towards her butt (this happened about 2-3 time). RP also disclosed that Jose would show her "animal porn"; he would show her pictures of horse engaged in sexual intercourse and tell RP, "You wouldn't be able to handle that." This happened about 5-6 times. RP stated that there was another child in care who told RP that Jose did the same thing to her. When both girls told licensee what happened, licensee became anger and called RP's parents to remove

Yes, Tavion’s mother’s statement of concern about the suspicion of abuse should warrant a valid reason to lunch investigation in the child injury. Moreover, the emergency department staff had suspicion about the Tavion’s injury due to the fact injury is not consistence with an injury sustained in park playground. Hospitals are mandate by law to report any suspicion of child abuse; the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act enacted in 1974 was designed to encourage the reporting of child abuse cases, and prevention. In addition, most states have enacted laws to further protect abuse children, and most states protect the individual required to report cases of suspected child abuse; the following individual are eligible to report suspected cases of abuse include healthcare administrators, physicians, interns, registered nurse, chiropractors, social service workers, psychologists, dentists, osteopaths, optometrists, podiatrists, mental health professionals, and volunteer in healthcare facilities (Pozgar, 2014).

According to the reporter, Anthony lives with his mother in TX, but visits his father in MS one week during the holidays and one week during the summer. The reporter is unsure when the child will return to the stated to visit his father or when he last came to the state for his visit. Ms. Nichols stated information was received at her agency reporting when Anthony is in MS with his father he’s physically and emotionally abused. Per the reporter, Mr. Cotton yells and screams at the child, he washes his face with a lot of soap and it gets in his eyes, he hits him, and drags him across the floor. The reporter stated Mrs. Cotton did not report Anthony having any visible marks or bruises that needed any medical treatment. Ms. Nichols is unsure

On Oct 8, 2012, a counsellor from Terry Fox Secondary School brought forward concerns of Sally Brown being abused. Mr. Highcliffe reported that he noticed some bruises on Ms. Brown's upper arm and shoulder. When Mr. Highcliffe asked Ms. Brown about these bruises, she replied with a vague story of being involved in a game with her friends and collided with a wall. To investigate, I visited Ms. Brown at her residence and was informed that her parents were away for an overnight prayer vigil at their church. From initial appearances, Ms. Brown presented as depressed and insisted that I leave. I was able to establish a rapport with Ms. Brown and discussed my concerns about her noticeable bruising. Upon agreement, I took Ms. Brown to the emergency ward of the Prince George Hospital where Dr. Rose, examined her arm and shoulder. From Dr. Rose's medical opinion, the bruising did not appear to be consistent with her story of running into a flat surface such as a wall, rather appeared to have been caused by a blow by a heavy instrument. I confirmed with Dr. Rose that he would be willing to testify in court to his findings about the bruises. On return, Ms. Brown told me that she had not been abused by her parents and that she felt safe at home. From further

The reporter stated Ms. Anderson whips her children with a plastic brush when they wet the bed. The reporter stated on 01/10/16 she walked into the room Ms. Anderson had the child’s pants pulled down, beating her on the bottom with a plastic brush. The reporter stated when Ms. Anderson knew she’d seen by the reporter, she threw the brush down and pulled the child’s pants up. The reporter stated she confronted Ms. Anderson about what she’d seen and told her it was wrong. Ms. Hobbs was not able to look at the child’s body to determine if she had any visible marks or bruises. According to the reporter, Ms. Anderson has lived with her for the past two years. Ms. Hobbs stated Ms. Anderson just got her children back a month ago, but she’s unsure