This document outlines policies and procedures for promoting the welfare of children, including:
1) Guidelines for juvenile court involvement in child placement issues such as reasonable efforts, removal of a child from parents/guardians, and termination of parental rights.
2) Protocols for intake of child protective services reports, including response times, risk assessment, and record keeping.
3) Standards for investigation of reports of abuse/neglect, including safety planning, interviews, determination of findings, and documentation.
4) Requirements for case management if ongoing services are needed, such as regular contact, needs assessment, service referrals, and case closure procedures.
5) Special procedures for investigations involving state custody children
1) The document outlines procedures for Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services to comply with Regulation 7 of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, which allows for expedited placement decisions when a child is placed across state lines.
2) When Georgia is the receiving state, the state ICPC administrator reviews requests within 1 day and county staff complete home studies within 20 days to allow for expedited placement decisions in less than 3 weeks.
3) When Georgia is the sending state, county staff must obtain documentation from potential caregivers, submit to juvenile court for an order of compliance, and complete paperwork to the state ICPC office within 3 days for the request to be considered expedited.
The document is an order from the High Court of Gujarat regarding a writ petition on COVID-19 issues. It summarizes responses filed by the state government on testing capacity, drug availability including Remdesivir, hospital infrastructure and oxygen supplies. It notes the state's commitment to fighting the pandemic but acknowledges constraints. It also recounts concerns raised by advocates on increasing testing, ensuring oxygen and drug supplies, and making treatment affordable. The court appreciated the state's efforts while recognizing more needs to be done.
The court document discusses the COVID-19 situation in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. It notes the current number of infected patients and available hospital beds. It also addresses concerns around oxygen supplies, availability of Remdesivir drugs and vaccines. The court expresses hope that more details on drug and vaccine supplies will be provided to the state. It emphasizes the need for all parties to adhere to Election Commission guidelines during vote counting on May 2 to prevent further spread of the virus.
Wisconsin: Mailed Ballots Must Once Again Be Returned By Election Day, Court ...Baker Publishing Company
Mailed ballots in Wisconsin must be received by elections officials by election day, Nov. 3, to be counted, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday in a reversal of a previous decision that would have given extra time for ballots to be counted through Nov. 9 so long as they were postmarked by Nov. 3.
The latest ruling in the case, which may well be challenged at the US Supreme Court, means the deadline for absentee ballots to arrive remains at 8 p.m. on election day as is spelled out under state law. Judge William Conley, a federal judge in Wisconsin’s Western District, initially extended to Nov. 9 the deadline for ballots to arrive at local election clerks’ offices to account for an expected surge in mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic and anticipated mail service slowdowns caused in part by President Donald Trump and Postmaster Louis DeJoy’s intentional throttling of the US Postal Service ahead of the election.
State's Objection to Motion to Dismiss (Filed by Deputy Grafton County Attorn...Rich Bergeron
After two straight motions with no response, Tara Heater finally has something to say and doesn't want the case thrown out. Judge O'Neill will no doubt give her whatever she wants, no matter how poorly she is prepared for trial. See more at www.nhdrugtaskforce.com
The document is an order from the High Court of Gujarat summarizing the State government's response to issues raised by the Court regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes that the State government has taken immediate decisions to limit social gatherings and public events. It also provides details on efforts taken to increase testing, strengthen the healthcare system by adding beds and resources, procure Remdesivir injections, boost oxygen supplies, manage human resources and conduct public awareness campaigns.
Cps 454 i investigative conclusion instructionsscreaminc
This document provides instructions for completing Form 454 for a child protective services investigation. It describes the information to include in each section such as names of individuals involved, dates of key events, details of interviews and evidence collection, an assessment of maltreatment for each child, a discussion of the evidence and conclusion, and the required signatures. Codes are also defined for different relationship types, races, reporters, screening out reasons, evidence types, and allegations of maltreatment to use in documenting the investigation findings.
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This document outlines Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services policies regarding the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). It details procedures for court jurisdiction cases, protective custody services, out-of-state foster home and group home placements, interstate visits, relocation of family units, and returning status offenders to their state of residence. Requirements include using the ICPC for court-ordered placements and services across state lines, and maintaining legal jurisdiction and financial responsibility until the receiving state approves the arrangement.
1) The document outlines procedures for Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services to comply with Regulation 7 of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, which allows for expedited placement decisions when a child is placed across state lines.
2) When Georgia is the receiving state, the state ICPC administrator reviews requests within 1 day and county staff complete home studies within 20 days to allow for expedited placement decisions in less than 3 weeks.
3) When Georgia is the sending state, county staff must obtain documentation from potential caregivers, submit to juvenile court for an order of compliance, and complete paperwork to the state ICPC office within 3 days for the request to be considered expedited.
The document is an order from the High Court of Gujarat regarding a writ petition on COVID-19 issues. It summarizes responses filed by the state government on testing capacity, drug availability including Remdesivir, hospital infrastructure and oxygen supplies. It notes the state's commitment to fighting the pandemic but acknowledges constraints. It also recounts concerns raised by advocates on increasing testing, ensuring oxygen and drug supplies, and making treatment affordable. The court appreciated the state's efforts while recognizing more needs to be done.
The court document discusses the COVID-19 situation in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. It notes the current number of infected patients and available hospital beds. It also addresses concerns around oxygen supplies, availability of Remdesivir drugs and vaccines. The court expresses hope that more details on drug and vaccine supplies will be provided to the state. It emphasizes the need for all parties to adhere to Election Commission guidelines during vote counting on May 2 to prevent further spread of the virus.
Wisconsin: Mailed Ballots Must Once Again Be Returned By Election Day, Court ...Baker Publishing Company
Mailed ballots in Wisconsin must be received by elections officials by election day, Nov. 3, to be counted, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday in a reversal of a previous decision that would have given extra time for ballots to be counted through Nov. 9 so long as they were postmarked by Nov. 3.
The latest ruling in the case, which may well be challenged at the US Supreme Court, means the deadline for absentee ballots to arrive remains at 8 p.m. on election day as is spelled out under state law. Judge William Conley, a federal judge in Wisconsin’s Western District, initially extended to Nov. 9 the deadline for ballots to arrive at local election clerks’ offices to account for an expected surge in mail-in ballots due to the coronavirus pandemic and anticipated mail service slowdowns caused in part by President Donald Trump and Postmaster Louis DeJoy’s intentional throttling of the US Postal Service ahead of the election.
State's Objection to Motion to Dismiss (Filed by Deputy Grafton County Attorn...Rich Bergeron
After two straight motions with no response, Tara Heater finally has something to say and doesn't want the case thrown out. Judge O'Neill will no doubt give her whatever she wants, no matter how poorly she is prepared for trial. See more at www.nhdrugtaskforce.com
The document is an order from the High Court of Gujarat summarizing the State government's response to issues raised by the Court regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. It notes that the State government has taken immediate decisions to limit social gatherings and public events. It also provides details on efforts taken to increase testing, strengthen the healthcare system by adding beds and resources, procure Remdesivir injections, boost oxygen supplies, manage human resources and conduct public awareness campaigns.
Cps 454 i investigative conclusion instructionsscreaminc
This document provides instructions for completing Form 454 for a child protective services investigation. It describes the information to include in each section such as names of individuals involved, dates of key events, details of interviews and evidence collection, an assessment of maltreatment for each child, a discussion of the evidence and conclusion, and the required signatures. Codes are also defined for different relationship types, races, reporters, screening out reasons, evidence types, and allegations of maltreatment to use in documenting the investigation findings.
15.6 court jurisdiction cases and other icpc compomentsscreaminc
This document outlines Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services policies regarding the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). It details procedures for court jurisdiction cases, protective custody services, out-of-state foster home and group home placements, interstate visits, relocation of family units, and returning status offenders to their state of residence. Requirements include using the ICPC for court-ordered placements and services across state lines, and maintaining legal jurisdiction and financial responsibility until the receiving state approves the arrangement.
Aspirational guidelines for juvenile court for deprivation filesscreaminc
This document provides guidelines for juvenile court clerks to organize deprivation case files in a standardized manner. It outlines the typical steps and required documents in a case file, from the initial complaint through case closure. Key documents include the complaint, shelter care order, probable cause hearing order, caseplan, review orders, permanency hearing orders, and case closure documents. The guidelines aim to improve consistency across counties and ensure case files contain complete information needed for judicial decision making. Adopting uniform standards will help courts provide equitable treatment for families and facilitate appellate review of cases.
Cps 32 i child fatality-serious injury report instructionsscreaminc
This document provides instructions for completing the Child Death/Serious Injury Report form used by the Division of Family and Children Services in Georgia. The form is to be completed by the county director or designee any time a child known to DFCS dies or suffers a serious injury. It requires identifying information about the child and family, a summary of the circumstances of the death or injury, the county's history with the family, involvement of other agencies, and medical information. The completed form must be faxed or emailed to the Program Planning & Policy Development Unit by the close of business the day the county learns of the incident.
The document discusses key concepts related to databases and data management. It covers topics like the difference between data and information, database software functions like organizing data into fields and records, common database models like relational and object-oriented, and database security measures. The document also provides examples of common databases like driver's licenses and social security offices to illustrate database concepts.
This Supreme Court of Georgia case involves Veasa Bun appealing his convictions of malice murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting death of a sheriff's deputy. Bun received a sentence of life without parole plus 70 additional years. He argued this sentence constituted cruel and unusual punishment as a juvenile. The court affirmed the sentence, finding the evidence supported the convictions and precedent has established that life without parole sentences for juveniles can be constitutional. The court also rejected Bun's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.
The document outlines federal and state requirements for case reviews and permanency plan hearings for children in foster care. It states that:
1. A review of each child's status must be conducted at least every 6 months, either by a court or administrative review, to determine safety, compliance with plans, progress alleviating issues, and projected reunification dates.
2. Permanency plan hearings must be held within certain timeframes depending on the child's age, such as within 30 days of a non-reunification plan or within 9 months for children under 7.
3. The hearings must make determinations about permanency goals, placement options, transition services, and consult children in an age-appropriate
Juvenile justice delinquency prevention and treatment programs rfp (3)screaminc
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is seeking applications from county commissions in Georgia for up to $100,000 in funding to support juvenile justice delinquency prevention and treatment programs from December 2014 to August 2015. Eligible applicants must serve youth involved in the juvenile court system and implement evidence-based programs to reduce recidivism and prevent deeper system involvement. Applications are due by November 7, 2014.
Cps 453 i cps intake referral instructionsscreaminc
This document provides instructions for completing Form 453, which documents information from child protective services reports. Key details include:
- Form 453 collects information from the reporter, screening process, and case manager assignment. It should not be changed after a report is assigned.
- Sections include report details, screening history from various databases, family and alleged maltreater information, report allegations, and disposition details.
- Standard codes are provided for relationships, races, reporters, and allegations to consistently document this information. The form guides documentation of all essential parties and allegations involved in an intake report.
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This document provides information about the Office of Behavioral Health Services (OBHS) within the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. The OBHS manages behavioral health services for youth in DJJ facilities. Within 2 hours of admission, all youth receive screening for mental health issues, substance abuse, and suicide risk. Approximately 43% of screened youth are referred for further mental health assessment. The OBHS provides treatment including individual and group counseling, medication management, and family counseling to youth with identified needs. Evidence-based treatment models used include A New Freedom, The Seven Challenges, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality.
The document describes several family preservation programs in Georgia: Early Intervention/Preventive Services provides voluntary support to prevent issues from escalating to require CPS intervention; Parent Aide provides in-home parenting education for families with open CPS cases; Prevention of Unnecessary Placement offers emergency assistance; and Homestead provides intensive in-home counseling for families in crisis. The programs aim to strengthen families and ensure child safety, but out-of-home placement is necessary if risks cannot be managed in the home.
Affidavit of indigency with sample paupers affidavit clarke countyscreaminc
This document is an affidavit of indigency filed in the Superior Court of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. It contains a 15 item questionnaire for the applicant to establish their inability to pay court filing fees due to indigency. If found indigent, the court will allow the applicant to file a civil action without paying fees. The applicant must swear that the information provided is true and correct.
3.12 voluntary surrender of parental rghtsscreaminc
This document outlines policies and procedures for voluntary surrenders of parental rights in Georgia. It states that the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) must: 1) only accept voluntary surrenders when adoption is the permanency plan; 2) involve all parents in planning; and 3) execute valid voluntary surrenders using the correct forms. It also provides details on the rights of parents to withdraw surrenders within 10 days and for children to petition to reinstate parental rights after 3 years if not adopted. Social services case managers must follow specific procedures when facilitating voluntary surrenders.
A reference manual for department of family and children services case managersscreaminc
This document provides a summary of Georgia law and juvenile court procedures related to child deprivation cases handled by the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). It discusses the process from the initial allegation through adjudication and dispositional hearings. The manual aims to give DFCS case managers an understanding of their role and the types of evidence admissible at different stages of the legal process. While not an official policy document, it provides context for case managers navigating the legal aspects of protecting children from abuse and neglect.
This document provides tips and procedures for appealing deprivations and terminations of parental rights. It discusses the importance of preserving the trial record for appeal purposes. It outlines five tips for a clean trial record including pre-trial motions, clear objections, proffering excluded evidence, preserving miscellaneous issues, and reviewing the final order. The document then discusses filing a motion for a new trial within time limits and possible grounds. It provides an overview of the appeal process for deprivations and terminations, including requirements for briefs and case law that may be helpful.
Cw 0 2 questionnaire for determining independent contractor statusscreaminc
This document is a questionnaire to determine if a worker is an independent contractor or employee. It asks if the worker is a corporation or individual and then asks a series of yes or no questions about the relationship. These questions address level of instruction, training, integration into business operations, representation of the worker, hours, tools and location of work. If any questions are answered yes, an employee relationship may exist. If all are no, the worker is likely a contractor. The questionnaire is to be filled out, certified and approved to authorize the worker relationship.
07052015 when the empirical base crumbles- the myth that open dependency proc...screaminc
The document summarizes issues with two empirical studies used to justify opening child dependency court proceedings to the public.
1) The researcher who designed the influential Minnesota study admitted the study had significant methodological flaws, including an advisory committee prohibiting interviews of abused children and their parents due to risk of harm, despite allowing children to testify in open court. No psychologists were consulted on potential harm to children either.
2) Recent testimony from the researcher revealed other flaws, like only investigating "extraordinary harm" without defining the term, potentially underestimating trauma. Government agencies selecting who to survey also introduced bias.
3) The studies are increasingly being challenged and may not reliably show that open proceedings do not psychologically damage
Certori of lower court example of format bring rissler petitionedscreaminc
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document summarizes child welfare initiatives in Georgia, including:
1) Efforts by the Georgia Court Improvement Project (CIP) to improve legal representation through standards for parent and child attorneys, legal trainings, and a method for quality assurance.
2) Data collection on safety and permanency measures by the CIP and publishing the data online.
3) CIP projects like summits around the state, a "Cold Case Project" reviewing long-term foster care cases, and a legal training academy for attorneys.
4) Collaboration between the CIP and state agency on issues like improving permanency and addressing barriers to achieving permanency.
The document discusses the use of requests to admit in civil discovery under Section 9-11-36 of the Georgia Code. Requests to admit involve asking the other party to admit or deny statements of fact or opinions to help prove a point in the case. If a party denies a request but cannot support their denial, the requesting party can file a motion and the court may order the matter admitted or require an amended answer. A party can also recover expenses including attorney's fees if they prove the matter denied in a request. Admissions are conclusively established unless withdrawn or amended by the court, which requires showing such change will help the merits and not prejudice the requesting party.
Motion for new trial -clu 12-19_14_no_51_14screaminc
This document provides a summary of case law updates from the week ending December 19, 2014 from the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia. It discusses cases related to motions for new trial, juvenile probation revocation, search and seizure/implied consent, forfeiture by wrongdoing, and jurisdiction/supersedeas. The document provides brief summaries of the facts, issues, and holdings of each case.
This brief was submitted by the Georgia First Amendment Foundation as an amicus curiae in support of reversing the lower court's ruling. It argues that (1) personnel records, like Deputy Glisson's file, must be disclosed under the open records act and are not exempt just because they relate to a pending investigation, and (2) 911 tapes should be treated like initial police reports which are disclosable regardless of any investigation under the law. The brief provides background on the case, outlines the legal arguments, and urges the Supreme Court to reverse to ensure transparency as intended by the open records act.
This document is a bill being considered by the Georgia legislature to reform the state's juvenile justice system. It proposes substantial revisions to Title 15 of Georgia law relating to juvenile court proceedings. The bill aims to modernize provisions around dependency, delinquency, and children in need of services cases. It seeks to protect communities, impose accountability, provide treatment and rehabilitation, and equip juvenile offenders to live responsibly. If passed, the bill would enact comprehensive juvenile justice reforms recommended by the governor's council.
Aspirational guidelines for juvenile court for deprivation filesscreaminc
This document provides guidelines for juvenile court clerks to organize deprivation case files in a standardized manner. It outlines the typical steps and required documents in a case file, from the initial complaint through case closure. Key documents include the complaint, shelter care order, probable cause hearing order, caseplan, review orders, permanency hearing orders, and case closure documents. The guidelines aim to improve consistency across counties and ensure case files contain complete information needed for judicial decision making. Adopting uniform standards will help courts provide equitable treatment for families and facilitate appellate review of cases.
Cps 32 i child fatality-serious injury report instructionsscreaminc
This document provides instructions for completing the Child Death/Serious Injury Report form used by the Division of Family and Children Services in Georgia. The form is to be completed by the county director or designee any time a child known to DFCS dies or suffers a serious injury. It requires identifying information about the child and family, a summary of the circumstances of the death or injury, the county's history with the family, involvement of other agencies, and medical information. The completed form must be faxed or emailed to the Program Planning & Policy Development Unit by the close of business the day the county learns of the incident.
The document discusses key concepts related to databases and data management. It covers topics like the difference between data and information, database software functions like organizing data into fields and records, common database models like relational and object-oriented, and database security measures. The document also provides examples of common databases like driver's licenses and social security offices to illustrate database concepts.
This Supreme Court of Georgia case involves Veasa Bun appealing his convictions of malice murder and other crimes in connection with the shooting death of a sheriff's deputy. Bun received a sentence of life without parole plus 70 additional years. He argued this sentence constituted cruel and unusual punishment as a juvenile. The court affirmed the sentence, finding the evidence supported the convictions and precedent has established that life without parole sentences for juveniles can be constitutional. The court also rejected Bun's claim of ineffective assistance of counsel.
The document outlines federal and state requirements for case reviews and permanency plan hearings for children in foster care. It states that:
1. A review of each child's status must be conducted at least every 6 months, either by a court or administrative review, to determine safety, compliance with plans, progress alleviating issues, and projected reunification dates.
2. Permanency plan hearings must be held within certain timeframes depending on the child's age, such as within 30 days of a non-reunification plan or within 9 months for children under 7.
3. The hearings must make determinations about permanency goals, placement options, transition services, and consult children in an age-appropriate
Juvenile justice delinquency prevention and treatment programs rfp (3)screaminc
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council is seeking applications from county commissions in Georgia for up to $100,000 in funding to support juvenile justice delinquency prevention and treatment programs from December 2014 to August 2015. Eligible applicants must serve youth involved in the juvenile court system and implement evidence-based programs to reduce recidivism and prevent deeper system involvement. Applications are due by November 7, 2014.
Cps 453 i cps intake referral instructionsscreaminc
This document provides instructions for completing Form 453, which documents information from child protective services reports. Key details include:
- Form 453 collects information from the reporter, screening process, and case manager assignment. It should not be changed after a report is assigned.
- Sections include report details, screening history from various databases, family and alleged maltreater information, report allegations, and disposition details.
- Standard codes are provided for relationships, races, reporters, and allegations to consistently document this information. The form guides documentation of all essential parties and allegations involved in an intake report.
How to file motion for new trial 07142015screaminc
This document provides information about the Office of Behavioral Health Services (OBHS) within the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice. The OBHS manages behavioral health services for youth in DJJ facilities. Within 2 hours of admission, all youth receive screening for mental health issues, substance abuse, and suicide risk. Approximately 43% of screened youth are referred for further mental health assessment. The OBHS provides treatment including individual and group counseling, medication management, and family counseling to youth with identified needs. Evidence-based treatment models used include A New Freedom, The Seven Challenges, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality.
The document describes several family preservation programs in Georgia: Early Intervention/Preventive Services provides voluntary support to prevent issues from escalating to require CPS intervention; Parent Aide provides in-home parenting education for families with open CPS cases; Prevention of Unnecessary Placement offers emergency assistance; and Homestead provides intensive in-home counseling for families in crisis. The programs aim to strengthen families and ensure child safety, but out-of-home placement is necessary if risks cannot be managed in the home.
Affidavit of indigency with sample paupers affidavit clarke countyscreaminc
This document is an affidavit of indigency filed in the Superior Court of Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. It contains a 15 item questionnaire for the applicant to establish their inability to pay court filing fees due to indigency. If found indigent, the court will allow the applicant to file a civil action without paying fees. The applicant must swear that the information provided is true and correct.
3.12 voluntary surrender of parental rghtsscreaminc
This document outlines policies and procedures for voluntary surrenders of parental rights in Georgia. It states that the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) must: 1) only accept voluntary surrenders when adoption is the permanency plan; 2) involve all parents in planning; and 3) execute valid voluntary surrenders using the correct forms. It also provides details on the rights of parents to withdraw surrenders within 10 days and for children to petition to reinstate parental rights after 3 years if not adopted. Social services case managers must follow specific procedures when facilitating voluntary surrenders.
A reference manual for department of family and children services case managersscreaminc
This document provides a summary of Georgia law and juvenile court procedures related to child deprivation cases handled by the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS). It discusses the process from the initial allegation through adjudication and dispositional hearings. The manual aims to give DFCS case managers an understanding of their role and the types of evidence admissible at different stages of the legal process. While not an official policy document, it provides context for case managers navigating the legal aspects of protecting children from abuse and neglect.
This document provides tips and procedures for appealing deprivations and terminations of parental rights. It discusses the importance of preserving the trial record for appeal purposes. It outlines five tips for a clean trial record including pre-trial motions, clear objections, proffering excluded evidence, preserving miscellaneous issues, and reviewing the final order. The document then discusses filing a motion for a new trial within time limits and possible grounds. It provides an overview of the appeal process for deprivations and terminations, including requirements for briefs and case law that may be helpful.
Cw 0 2 questionnaire for determining independent contractor statusscreaminc
This document is a questionnaire to determine if a worker is an independent contractor or employee. It asks if the worker is a corporation or individual and then asks a series of yes or no questions about the relationship. These questions address level of instruction, training, integration into business operations, representation of the worker, hours, tools and location of work. If any questions are answered yes, an employee relationship may exist. If all are no, the worker is likely a contractor. The questionnaire is to be filled out, certified and approved to authorize the worker relationship.
07052015 when the empirical base crumbles- the myth that open dependency proc...screaminc
The document summarizes issues with two empirical studies used to justify opening child dependency court proceedings to the public.
1) The researcher who designed the influential Minnesota study admitted the study had significant methodological flaws, including an advisory committee prohibiting interviews of abused children and their parents due to risk of harm, despite allowing children to testify in open court. No psychologists were consulted on potential harm to children either.
2) Recent testimony from the researcher revealed other flaws, like only investigating "extraordinary harm" without defining the term, potentially underestimating trauma. Government agencies selecting who to survey also introduced bias.
3) The studies are increasingly being challenged and may not reliably show that open proceedings do not psychologically damage
Certori of lower court example of format bring rissler petitionedscreaminc
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document summarizes child welfare initiatives in Georgia, including:
1) Efforts by the Georgia Court Improvement Project (CIP) to improve legal representation through standards for parent and child attorneys, legal trainings, and a method for quality assurance.
2) Data collection on safety and permanency measures by the CIP and publishing the data online.
3) CIP projects like summits around the state, a "Cold Case Project" reviewing long-term foster care cases, and a legal training academy for attorneys.
4) Collaboration between the CIP and state agency on issues like improving permanency and addressing barriers to achieving permanency.
The document discusses the use of requests to admit in civil discovery under Section 9-11-36 of the Georgia Code. Requests to admit involve asking the other party to admit or deny statements of fact or opinions to help prove a point in the case. If a party denies a request but cannot support their denial, the requesting party can file a motion and the court may order the matter admitted or require an amended answer. A party can also recover expenses including attorney's fees if they prove the matter denied in a request. Admissions are conclusively established unless withdrawn or amended by the court, which requires showing such change will help the merits and not prejudice the requesting party.
Motion for new trial -clu 12-19_14_no_51_14screaminc
This document provides a summary of case law updates from the week ending December 19, 2014 from the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia. It discusses cases related to motions for new trial, juvenile probation revocation, search and seizure/implied consent, forfeiture by wrongdoing, and jurisdiction/supersedeas. The document provides brief summaries of the facts, issues, and holdings of each case.
This brief was submitted by the Georgia First Amendment Foundation as an amicus curiae in support of reversing the lower court's ruling. It argues that (1) personnel records, like Deputy Glisson's file, must be disclosed under the open records act and are not exempt just because they relate to a pending investigation, and (2) 911 tapes should be treated like initial police reports which are disclosable regardless of any investigation under the law. The brief provides background on the case, outlines the legal arguments, and urges the Supreme Court to reverse to ensure transparency as intended by the open records act.
This document is a bill being considered by the Georgia legislature to reform the state's juvenile justice system. It proposes substantial revisions to Title 15 of Georgia law relating to juvenile court proceedings. The bill aims to modernize provisions around dependency, delinquency, and children in need of services cases. It seeks to protect communities, impose accountability, provide treatment and rehabilitation, and equip juvenile offenders to live responsibly. If passed, the bill would enact comprehensive juvenile justice reforms recommended by the governor's council.
The document discusses adolescent brain development and its implications for foster youth transitioning to adulthood. It notes that adolescence is a critical period for brain growth, especially in areas related to decision making and impulse control. During this time, youth can overcome past trauma and gain skills to become independent adults. Extended foster care can provide support during this critical time by allowing youth to practice adult skills with supportive adults, as children in intact families do. Keeping youth in foster care until age 21 better equips them for adulthood by capitalizing on the developmental opportunities in adolescence to recover from trauma and become self-sufficient.
This document provides tips and procedures for appealing deprivations and terminations of parental rights. It discusses the importance of preserving the trial record for appeal purposes. It outlines five tips for a clean trial record including pre-trial motions, clear objections, proffering excluded evidence, preserving miscellaneous issues, and reviewing the final order. The document then discusses filing a motion for a new trial within time limits and possible grounds. It provides an overview of the appeal process for deprivations and terminations, including requirements for briefs and case law that may be helpful.
This document contains the Uniform Rules for Juvenile Courts in the State of Georgia. It outlines rules related to court officers and personnel, court records, commencement of proceedings, filing petitions, discovery and motions, detention hearings, bond hearings, arraignment hearings, adjudicatory hearings, dispositional hearings, juvenile traffic offenses, and courts of inquiry. The document is divided into 15 sections covering various procedural and administrative aspects of juvenile courts in Georgia.
This document outlines the procedures and legal standards for deprivation proceedings in juvenile court in Georgia. It discusses pleading requirements, service of petitions, parties to the proceedings, appointment of guardians, the right to counsel, recordation requirements, preliminary protective custody, detention hearings, adjudicatory hearings, and the clear and convincing evidence standard required to prove deprivation.
Narcissistic personality disorder and the dsm–v --miller widigercampbell20101screaminc
The document discusses three issues regarding the classification of narcissistic personality disorder in the DSM-V: 1) whether NPD should be excluded from the DSM-V as proposed, given research supporting its clinical relevance and negative outcomes; 2) the need to assess both grandiose and vulnerable variants of narcissism; and 3) how to characterize narcissistic traits in a dimensional model. The authors argue that excluding NPD lacks justification compared to other retained disorders and that the proposal does not provide clear empirical support for its decisions.
Np v state_of_georgia_usa_statement_of_interestscreaminc
This document is a statement of interest filed by the United States in a lawsuit regarding the right to counsel for juveniles in delinquency proceedings in Georgia. The United States argues that juveniles have a constitutional right to meaningful legal representation, including an attorney with adequate resources and training to advocate for the juvenile's interests. The United States also asserts that courts must ensure any waiver of counsel by a juvenile is knowing, intelligent, and voluntary, which requires consultation with an attorney.
This document summarizes key changes between the DSM-IV and DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and classifications. Some notable changes include: renaming intellectual disability and removing subtypes of schizophrenia; adding social communication disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder; modifying the criteria for autism spectrum disorder, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder; removing the bereavement exclusion for major depression; and consolidating language, social anxiety, and specific phobia criteria.
This document is a form for documenting open records requests. It collects information about the requester including their name, address, contact details. It documents the date the request was received, how it was delivered, and who is responding. It asks for details on the type of records requested, any exempt records, and dates for informing the requester of availability and providing records. It also collects statistics on the number of documents/pages provided, copies, staff hours to respond, and any issues fulfilling the request.
The Record of Reports form is used to document the dates and dispositions of reports received by a department. It should be attached to the inside cover of case records. Information recorded includes the report date, county received, intake decision, investigation decision if assigned, and screen prints filed. Guidelines provide instructions on completing the form for new or existing case files.
This document contains Georgia statutes related to appellate procedures and certiorari. It includes sample forms for notices of appeal and cross appeal for both civil and criminal cases. It also provides the grounds for dismissal of an appeal, such as failure to file notice of appeal on time or if the questions presented have become moot. The statutes allow courts to order amendments to correct errors or omissions to perfect the appeal. They also state that failure to perfect service shall not affect the validity of certiorari proceedings, only be grounds for continuance.
Georgia law requires certain individuals to report suspected child abuse to child protective services or law enforcement. These mandated reporters include medical professionals, teachers, counselors, and law enforcement. Reports must include the child and parents' names and addresses, the child's age, and the nature and extent of any injuries. Individuals who make reports in good faith are immune from civil or criminal liability. Failure to report suspected abuse is a misdemeanor. Child abuse reports are confidential unless part of a criminal or civil court proceeding or for legitimate research purposes.
The document provides instructions for how to write an annotated bibliography. It states that each annotation should include at least two sentences summarizing the source, two sentences assessing the source, and two sentences reflecting on how the source fits into the research. Annotations should be in paragraph form and fit on no more than two annotations per page. It also provides an example annotation and discusses formatting guidelines.
This document summarizes a court case, Williams v. State, regarding allegations of child sexual abuse. It discusses:
1) The victim told her foster mother and caseworker that her father had sexually abused her. A psychologist testified that the victim's behavior and test results were consistent with sexual abuse.
2) The defense sought to introduce evidence of a prior false allegation by the victim against her half-brother, but the court found the defense did not prove the prior allegation was likely false.
3) The defendant argued that witnesses improperly bolstered the victim's credibility, but the court found the testimony was properly addressing the investigation and not opining on the victim's truthfulness.
4) The
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Index: MAN3030
Effective: 1/1/2003
Review: 1/1/2005
SUBJECT: Promotion and Protection of the Welfare of Children
Table of Contents
SECTION # TITLES
Section I Introduction
2101.1 Purpose of Child Protective Services
2101.2 Legal Basis
2101.3 Statement of Good Practice Principles
2101.4 Distinctive Characteristics
2101.5 Definitions
Section II Juvenile Court - Placement Issues
2102.1 Court Intervention to Protect Children
2102.2 Permanency for Children
2102.3 Reasonable Efforts
2102.4 Reasonable Efforts - Documentation
2102.4a Diligent Search
2102.5 Authority to Remove a Child from the Parent/Legal Guardian
2102.6 Indian Child Welfare Act
2102.7 Juvenile Court Procedures
2102.8 Appointment of a Guardian ad Litem
2102.9 Deprivation Resulting From Substance Abuse
2102.10 Emergency Removal
2102.11 Other Removal Options
2102.12 Verbal Orders
2102.13 Family Assessment and 30-Day Case Plan
2102.14 Developing the 30-Day Case Plan
2102.15 Responsibility for Children in the Department’s Custody
2102.16 Family Visitation for Children in the Department’s Custody
2102.17 Keeping the Court Informed
2102.18 Taking a Case Back to Court
2102.19 Return of Custody to Parent
2102.20 Grounds for Termination of Parental Rights
Section III Intake
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2. 2103.1 Introduction
2103.2 Twenty-Four Hour Report and Response Capacity
2103.3 Public Awareness
2103.4 Receiving Reports
2103.5 Mandated Reporters
2103.6 Mandated Reporters Not Reporting
2103.7 Components of a Report
2103.8 Reports of Parental Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse
2103.9 Reports of Juvenile Substance Abuse
2103.10 Report Received of a Newborn in a Family with previous CPS
History
2103.11 Reports of Cases of Suspected Statutory Rape
2103.12 Form 453 (Child Abuse/Neglect Intake Worksheet)
2103.13 CPS History
2103.14 Making an Intake Decision
2103.15 Response Time Calculation
2103.16 Immediate to 24-Hour Response Required
2103.17 Request for Immediate Short-Term Emergency Care
2103.18 Screened-Out Reports
2103.19 Report Received on An Active Case
2103.20 Referrals to Law Enforcement
2103.21 Child Protective Services Log
2103.22 CPS Across County Lines
2103.23 Form 590 (Internal Data System)
2103.24 Reporting Procedures Following Placement Activities
2103.25 Response to a Request to Evaluate a TANF Recipient
Prior to a Second Sanction
Appendix A Decision Trees
Appendix B Substance Abuse and Child Maltreatment
Section IV Investigation
2104.1 Introduction
2104.2 Time Frame
2104.3 Drug Exposed/Addicted Infants
2104.4 Lack of Supervision
2104.4a Child Taken into Custody by Physician
2104.4b “Safe Place for Newborns” Infant
2104.5 Requests for Immediate Short-Term Emergency Care
2104.6 Court-Ordered Supervision
2104.7 CPS Investigation of a TANF Recipient
2104.8 Special Investigations and Miscellaneous Requests
2104.9 Preparing for the Initial Interview
2104.10 Meeting Response Time
2104.10a Obtaining Offender and Conviction Data
2104.11 Contact With Children
2104.12 Initial Contact Made with Child Away From Home
2104.13 Initial Contact Made with Child in the Home
2104.14 Notifying Parent of Interview with Child Away from Home
2104.15 Confidentiality of Reporter Information
2104.16 Initial Interview with the Parent
2104.17 Safety Assessment (Form 455A)
2104.18 Safety Plan (Form 455B)
2104.19 Unsuccessful Attempted Contact
2104.20 Family Refuses to Cooperate
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3. 2104.21 Collateral Contacts - Gathering and Verifying
All Available Evidence
2104.22 Investigative Conclusion (Form 454)
2104.23 Case Determination
2104.24 Closure of Case with Child Fatality
2104.25 Alcohol and Other Substance Abuse in
Substantiated Investigations
2104.26 Drug Screens
2104.27 Risk Assessment Scale (Form 457)
2104.28 Failure to Meet 30-Day Time Frame for Completing an
Investigation
2104.29 Client Notification
2104.30 Case Review Request
2104.31 Additional Reports
2104.32 Form 431
2104.33 Use of Relative, Neighbor or Other Individual as a Safety Resource
2104.34 Imminent Risk and Safety
2104.35 Response Overrides
2104.36 Contact for Cases Transferred for Ongoing Services
2104.37 Substantiated Cases and Community Resources
2104.38 Employment Services Responsibility at Investigation
2104.39 Investigation Documentation
2104.40 Family Moves During Investigation or Ongoing Services
2104.41 Family Moves to Unknown Location - Loss of Contact
Appendix A Drug Screens
Section V Case Management
2105.1 Introduction
2105.2 CPS Targeted Case Management Tearsheet
2105.3 Case Contact
2105.4 Face-to-Face Contacts
2105.5 Collaterals
2105.6 Strengths/Needs Assessment and Case Plan Preparation
2105.7 Strengths and Needs
2105.8 Form 458 (Strengths/Needs Assessment Scale)
2105.9 Case Plan - Initiation and Time Frame
2105.10 Form 387 (Social Services - Case Plan)
Form 388 (Case Plan: Goals / Steps)
Case Plan Development
2105.11 Joint CPS/TANF Cases
2105.12 Service Selection
2105.13 Service Provision
2105.14 Use of Drug Screens in Ongoing Case Management
2105.15 Relapse Issues in Substance Abuse Cases
2105.16 Purpose of Case Contacts
2105.17 Case Management Documentation
2105.18 Case Reassessment
2105.19 Collecting Information for Case Reassessment
2105.20 Case Closure Decision
2105.21 Case Closure Requirements
2105.22 Closure of Cases Active with TANF
Section VI Special Investigations
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4. 2106.1 Introduction
2106.2 Assignment of an Investigator for a Special Investigation
2106.3 Responsibilities of the Resident County and Out-of-County
Investigator in a Special Investigation
2106.4 Staff Notifications of Reports of Abuse and Neglect on a
Child in the Legal Custody of DFCS/DHR
2106.5 Response Time Calculations for Reports of Abuse or
Neglect on a Child in the Legal custody of DFCS/DHR
2106.6 Report of Abuse and Neglect in DFCS Homes - Introduction
2106.7 Intake Procedures for Reports of Abuse and Neglect in
DFCS Homes
2106.8 Investigative Standards for CPS Investigations in DFCS Homes
2106.9 Documentation of CPS Investigations in DFCS Homes
2106.10 Required Staffings in CPS Investigations of DFCS Homes
2106.11 Administrative Review of CPS Investigations in DFCS Homes
2106.12 Policy Waiver Requests for DFCS Homes
2106.13 Release of Information in CPS Investigations of DFCS Homes
2106.14 Reports of Abuse and Neglect of Children in the Legal
Custody of the DFCS Caregiver
2106.15 Reports of Abuse and Neglect in Private Agency Homes and
State Operated Homes - Introduction
2106.16 Intake Procedures for Reports of Abuse and Neglect in
Private Agency and State Operated Homes
2106.17 Investigative Standards for CPS Investigations in Private
Agency and State Operated Homes
2106.18 Documentation of CPS Investigations in Private Agency and
State Operated Homes
2106.19 Required Staffing in CPS Investigations in Private Agency
and State Operated Homes
2106.20 Administrative Review of CPS Investigations in Private
Agency and State Operated homes Approved for Children in the
Legal Custody of DFCS/DHR
2106.21 Requests for Children in the Legal Custody of DFCS/DHR to
Remain in a Private Agency/State
Operated Home
2106.22 Release of Information in CPS Investigations of Private
Agency and State Operated Homes
2106.23 Reports of Abuse and Neglect in Residential Facilities -
Introduction
2106.24 Developing Procedures for CPS Investigations in
Residential Facilities
2106.25 Intake Procedures for Reports of Abuse and Neglect in
Residential Facilities
2106.26 Investigative Standards for CPS Investigations in
Residential Facilities
2106.27 Documentation of CPS Investigations in Residential Facilities
2106.28 Release of Information in CPS Investigations of Residential
Facilities
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5. 2106.29 Reports of Abuse and Neglect in Public and Private Non-
Residential Schools - Introduction
2106.30 Intake Procedures for Reports of Abuse and Neglect in
Public and Private Non-Residential Schools
2106.31 Investigative Standards for CPS Investigations in Public and
Private Non-Residential Schools
2106.32 Documentation of CPS Investigations in Public and Private
Non-Residential Schools
2106.33 Release of Information in CPS Investigations in Public and
Private Non-Residential Schools
2106.34 Reports of Abuse and Neglect in Non-Residential Facilities -
Introduction
2106.35 Intake Procedures for Reports of Abuse or Neglect in Non-
Residential Facilities
2106.36 Investigative Standards for CPS Investigations in Non-
Residential Facilities
2106.37 Documentation of CPS Investigations in Non-Residential
Facilities
2106.38 Release of Information in CPS Investigations of Private
Agency and State Operated Homes
Appendix
Appendix A Taylor v. Ledbetter, U.S. District Consent Decree
Appendix B Special Investigations Cover Memorandum
Appendix C Special Investigations Summary Report of a Home
Approved for a Child in the Legal Custody of DFCS/DHR
Appendix D Special Investigations Summary Report of a Facility
Approved for a Child in the Legal Custody of DFCS/DHR
Appendix E Facility/Agency Case Determination Letter
Appendix F Use of Corporal Punishment in Schools
Section VII Family Preservation
2107 Family Preservation Programs
2107.1 Early Intervention/Preventive Services
2107.2 Role of Early Intervention/Preventive Services
2107.3 Eligibility for Early Intervention/Preventive Services
2107.4 Early Intervention/Preventive Services Application and Record
Maintenance
2107.5 Early Intervention Fees and Program Structure
2107.6 Services Reporting Requirements
2107.7 Contracting for Early Intervention Services
2107.8 Parent Aide Program
2107.9 Role of the Parent Aide
2107.10 Eligibility for Parent Aide Services
2107.11 Parent Aide Services Application and Record Maintenance
2107.12 Parent Aide Services: Fees and Program Structure
2107.13 Parent Aide Services Reporting Requirements
2107.14 Contracting for Parent Aide Services
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6. 2107.15 Prevention of Unnecessary Placement Program (PUP)
2107.16 Eligibility for PUP Services
2107.17 Financial Need/Family Contribution
2107.18 PUP Services Application and Record Maintenance
2107.19 Determining Funding Approval Amounts
2107.20 PUP Program: Approved Services
2107.21 Verification of PUP Expenditures
2107.22 PUP as Part of the Case Plan
2107.23 Documentation of Changing PUP Needs
2107.24 PUP Between Counties
2107.25 PUP Reporting Requirements
2107.26 Homestead Program
2107.27 Eligibility for Homestead Services
2107.28 Homestead Services Application and Record Maintenance
2107.29 Homestead Services: Fees and Program Structure
2107.30 Homestead Services Reporting Requirements
2107.31 Contracting for Homestead Services
2107.32 Homestead Provider Qualification Guidelines
Appendix A Determination of PUP Authorization Amount 75%
Per Diem Cost Chart
Appendix B Social Services MOU Annex B: Early Intervention/PUP/Parent
Aide/Homestead Monthly Report
Section VIII Administrative Case Review
2108.1 Introduction
2108.2 Reporting a Child Death or Serious Injury
2108.3 Investigations of Child Deaths and Serious Injuries of
Children in DFCS Legal Custody
2108.4 Case Record Management
2108.5 State Office Internal Review Process
2108.6 Supplemental Reports
2108.7 Administrative Review of CPS Investigations in Homes
Approved for Children in Legal Custody of DFCS
2108.8 Administrative Review of CPS Special Investigations by the
Social Services Section Director
2108.9 Child Fatality Review
Appendix A Concurrence Letter
Section IX Information Management
2109.1 Contact With the Media
2109.2 Confidentiality
2109.3 Information Subject to Open Records Act
2109.4 Requests to Inspect Records
2109.5 Release of Information to Parents
2109.6 Subpoenas for Depositions and Case Records
2109.7 Responsibility for Case Confidentiality in Court Testimony
2109.8 Request for Assistance from DFCS Legal Officer
2109.9 Report to the Missing Children Bulletin
2109.10 Contact with Board Members
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7. 2109.11 Contact with Legislators and County Officials
Appendix A Information Which May be Maintained in Case Records
Section X Forms
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