The family has a total of 2 prior reports with one involving Cynthia as the AP for Family Violence Threatens Child and Inadequate Supervision closed as no indicator. Although, Cynthia has a criminal history that suggest impulsive behaviors as she has been arrested recently for DUI twice within 2 weeks there are no prior for substance misuse-alcohol. SOURCE OF…
Anna Stubblefield, a professor of Ethics from Rutgers University, was recently convicted of aggravated sexual assault. Stubblefield allegedly assaulted a student who suffers from cerebral palsy. He is reportedly unable to walk, dress, communicate, and use the restroom without assistance. Court officials have said that Stubblefield was taking advantage of a mentally incapable person, but she claims that she and the student were in love. Stubblefield is married and has two children.…
In this article, Springer (2016) discusses the ethical and legal dilemmas when school counselors are presented with a delicate situation. School counselors may be fronted with issues of which the next step needs justification or permission from the law and code of ethics. School counselors are trained individuals that are responsible for decisions and prevention efforts that could better the lives of students within the school community. It is also important for school counselors to abide by the American Counseling Association (ACA) Code of Ethics (2014) and the American School Counselor Association's (ASCA) Ethical Standards for School Counselors (2010), clinical supervision and consultation represent ways to support responsibility for ethical…
Imagine, living on a farm with eight different horses. For a young woman named Amber this is an everyday reality. On August 31,2016 I interviewed a seventeen year old junior named amber. This is the First time i met this girl who is in my period four english class.…
The general knowledge was that any form of child abuse or neglect should be reported. The DHHS failed to report the abuse that Logan was received from Sally. The argument could have been made that Logan stated those abuse, because she wanted Sally seen as a bad foster parent. It was understandable that, when children acted out, they wanted to receive attention or to have things done their own. The case worker assigned to Logan and Bailey’s case should have been held responsible, because the child stated that she was abused and no action was taken.…
The mother appears to have issues with her children as they get older. SOURCE OF INFORMATION FSFN for priors, locals/calls for service, FDLE reports, interviews with Traceyann and Ashante. Collaterals: CPT, Neighbors, CPI Johnson, Mr. & Mrs. Gordon. ANALYSIS…
Amber Pasztor, a 29 year old female from Fort Wayne, Indiana, kidnapped her 7 year old daughter and her 6 year old son from her parents, who had custodial rights, home on September 26, 2016. Once Pasztor obtained knowledge about the Amber Alert for her children, she then murdered the two kids. This isn’t the only offense that Pasztor has committed. She was charged with a plethora of cases involving criminal trespassing and invasion of privacy. Pasztor’s mental state has been questioned because of her reasoning on why she murdered the children.…
Mrs. Holdaway is a 43 year old female who presented to the ED with experiencing several months auditory/visual hallucinations, increased depression, and making states in reference to feelings of worthlessness. Per documentation Her husband reports his wife stated she would be better off dead. At the time of the assessment Mrs. Holdaway denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. She reports experiencing increase depressive symptoms over the course of 2 years. She reports unemployment, financial issues, relational issues, and medical issues as stressors contributing to her distress.…
Mrs. Brown is a 80 year old female who presented to the ED via EMS for neighbors concerned about her sitting on her back porch for several hours yesterday and then continue to sit on her back porch in the rain. At the time of the assessment Mrs. Brown denies suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and symptoms of psychosis. She expresses religious preoccupation. She reports a history of bipolar. She reports non compliance with medication.…
James stated he was born in Miami, Florida and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He stated he has always lived with his maternal cousin whom he calls his mother; information was corroborated by the guardian. The youth currently resides with his maternal cousin/legal guardian and three cousins whom he refers to as his siblings, in Coral Springs, Florida. Mrs. Vedrine indicated to the best of her knowledge, the youth was born full term, of a normal pregnancy and without complications during labor or birth of James. Mrs. Vedrine reported it was unknown if James’s biological mother used any drugs while pregnant with James and if she received regular or frequent prenatal care as she noted James’ mothed was incarcerated throughout her pregnancy.…
Original Question: What is the best treatment for violent offenders? Modified Question: What is the best treatment for offenders with mental illness? The case in the Part 2: Summary focuses on an offender named, Melissa Jade Higgins, who was convicted for childcare fraud offences in March 2015.…
The duty of care in respect of psychiatric illness is subject to special restrictions and requirements for all types of duty of care in respect to psychiatric illness to arise, the psychiatric illness must be a recognised psychiatric illness (RPI), but not free-standing mental injuries such as grief, distress, anxiety or shock. In the case of the Carly if her mental condition is proved on the grounds of the medical evidence then she will be the primary victim of the dangerous situation created by David. Primary victims are those involved mediately or immediately as participants in the traumatic event, who are within the range of foreseeable physical injury. It needs to be proven that David has reasonably foreseen that he might suffer some personal injury which will…
Schuchart of the Child Guidance Clinic diagnosed JoeVaughn with Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder and recommended therapeutic group home housing. However, after reporting that he wished to leave his mother’s home, a psychiatric evaluation was conducted on 12/9/14 by Dr. Reynolds, who diagnosed him with Mood Disorder, NOS, Conduct Disorder, and Parent-Child Conflict and recommended placement in a therapeutic group home. On 12/17/14, JoeVaughn was admitted for a 21-day evaluation at Psychiatric Institute of Washington following alleged suicidal statements made in court. The report characterized JoeVaughn as easily triggered with disproportionate responses.…
The amount of individual that go through the criminal justice system that have a mental illness has become a growing issue in the criminal justice system. Many individual that enter the criminal justice system are bound to end up in prison, where they have little access to mental health help. The amount of individual that enter the criminal justice system that have a serious mental illness is estimated to be 16.9 percent. These individuals are usually repeat offenders that circulate through the system because they do not receive the treatment that they need. (Almquist & Dodd, 2009).…
Kshir and Potter (2009, p151) commented that ‘’Child abuse is the physical, psychological or sexual maltreatment of children. Whiles most child abuse happens in the children’s home, a significant portion also occurs in organisations involving children, such as churches, schools, child care businesses and residential schools’’ Amie’s welfare is not meet since she does not meet the entire children five…