Domestic Violence Outline

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Thesis

In most reported cases there is not enough information or knowledge of the detail events, violent and sexual crimes against children occurring while in state custody. Much of these findings are due to an extreme lack of supervision, oversight, inadequate documentation and/or follow ups.

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I. Introduction
A. Why isn 't policy and procedure enforced in our state agency? To protect the most vulnerable of our society from violent and sexual attacks from those who have sworn to protect them.
B. In most reported cases there is not enough information or knowledge of the detail events, violent and sexual crimes against children occurring while in state custody. Much of these findings are due to an extreme lack of supervision, oversight,
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Evidence or details
C. No consequence to my understanding was implemented nor charges brought against care taker for neglect and failure to protect. As well as no charges or consequences brought against abuser. No follow up or counseling issued to victim (Zariah Knight) From SLED or OHAN department worker Jenise Etheredge and Stanley Jones.
1.1. Evidence or details
1.2. Evidence or details
III. Zariah Knight was then move to Palmetto Place on 10/3/2014-10/7/2014. Zariah complained to her GAL and Palmetto Place staff about a older boy touching her sexually. Zariah Knight was then moved to Ms. Daisy Higgins from 10/7/2014-10/8/2014 where SCDSS admits they know of it being an unsafe environment and under numerous investigations with regards to safety, yet they still place an already traumatized child there. From there SCDSS then moved Zariah to Helping Hands which made media attention for no supervision of the kids placed in their care, due to the numerous run away reports attached to that institution.
A. To my understanding no investigation was done, SCDSS was email repeatedly questions with regards to the welfare of Zariah to no avail.
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Conclusion
A. Summary of main points
1.1. Zariah was place in the custody of the state, because it was believe to be safer than her home environment.
1.2. Zariah Knight was then move to Palmetto Place on 10/3/2014-10/7/2014. Zariah complained to her GAL and Palmetto Place staff about a older boy touching her sexually. Zariah Knight was then moved to Ms. Daisy Higgins from 10/7/2014-10/8/2014 where SCDSS admits they know of it being an unsafe environment and under numerous investigations with regards to safety, yet they still place an already traumatized child there. From there SCDSS then moved Zariah to Helping Hands which made media attention for no supervision of the kids placed in their care, due to the numerous run away reports attached to that institution.
1.3. Zariah Knight was then placed via ICPC to relative placement where document states that she has incurred two broken arms and a broken cheek bone
B. In most reported cases there is not enough information or knowledge of the detail events, violent and sexual crimes against children occurring while in state custody. Much of these findings are due to an extreme lack of supervision, oversight, inadequate documentation and/or follow

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