Juvenile Commitment / Child Abuse & Neglect

Question 1

In Re Gault.

Answer 1

Facts: Crank phone call, taken in without due process, parents not told, sentenced indefinitely – adult charge would have been $50 fine or two months is custody.

USSC Holding: USSC the punishment essentially constitutes incarceration. But the USSC does not lay out what specifically must happen for due process to be satisfied.

Question 2

Landeros

Answer 2

When does a Dr. have an affirmative duty to report abuse of children. Supreme Court sided with the baby – Mandated Reporter. Evidence Needed:

Question 3

Deshaney

Answer 3

baby Joshua – CPS did not remove him from the home

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