Armando Case Study

Raul Salazar is a fourth grade student who transferred from a small private school to a large public school; he was referred to the school’s multidisciplinary team due to concerns regarding his difficulties in school and his home life.

A report was received on 7/9/2017, indicating that Tammy Albury (mother) and Armando Guerrero (father) were involved in a domestic dispute in the presence of Cember Albury (CV-15), Devon Albury (CV-16), and Damian Guerrero (CV-1). According to the report, Armando went to Tammy’s truck to retrieve his property. It was said that Tammy went to Armando’s car to retrieve a phone cord and Armando grabbed her by the hair and pulled her by her left arm out of the car. The report indicated that Tammy fell on the ground and Armando got into his car and drove off. The report indicated that Tammy sustain a bruise on her left upper arm around the bicep. According to the report Cember (CV-15), witness Armando pulled Tammy out of the car.

In many cases according to Doyle (2006), children and young children are more dominant to abuse than the older children, and most of the children abuser could be relatives, close friends or parents. Children who have been abused are likely to be affected in their adulthood, some having depression, antisocial behaviours, and unable to sustain relationship according to (NICE, 2013). However, it is very important for all the professionals working with children to be able to recognise the signs of abuse, what is abuse and how the effects of abuse can affect children in their lives. In Amie’s case she is going through some of the abuse, and she is 4 years old and the youngest of four children and she lives with her mother and father (Mr and Mrs Newton).

Per Reporter: Onslow County received a report on 1/22/18 with concerns of the living condition of the home; dirty home feces on the floor and body odor. During the investigation, there were concerns with the mental health status of both parents. Shomari has been inpatient twice for making suicidal statements. Gabriella is diagnosed with bipolar, ADHD & Depression, which she is not being treated for. Previously Gabriella and Shomari had a verbal altercation about ordered food; Shomari’s food arrived before Gabriella’s did. Gabriella became upset, went upstairs and wrote her suicidal thoughts down. Gabriella went downstairs and handed Shomari the paper. Gabriella and Shomari stated that Sabastian was sleeping during the altercation. There have

Ms. Gomez informed HS that last permanent address was located on 615 East 179 St. Bronx, NY and client specified that family resided there for 3 years. Family was evicted from the apartment due to no-payment. Family is currently residing at 1195 Sherman Ave. Bronx, NY Unit 2B, admission date 04/17/2015. Family composition consists of Yannette Gomez (34y, self); Xavier Baez Gomez (15y, son); Joselyn Velazquez (daughter, 6y); Naidelynn Velazquez (daughter, 5y); Juan Velazquez (son, 3y). However, Ms. Gomez informed HS that Jorge Baez (son, 16y) and Deliala Baez (14y, daughter) are residing in the facility with the family. HS reminded client that she must at both children to the case. Furthermore, this is an ongoing issue CMS Pimentel and CM Pagan had advised client several times to Ms. Gomez that she must add both children to the case. Ms. Gomez informed HS that no one else is going to move in with the family. Also, no one in the family composition is going to move with them if permanent housing is obtained.

The effects of intimate partner violence are attenuating and extend far beyond physical scarring. The abuse of woman and children has been researched extensively by Rachel Pain (2014, p. 536) as acts of “terrorism within the home”. If we are to compare the experience of women and children living in violent homes and the act of ‘terrorism’ itself we get a corresponding experience (Pain, 2014, p. 546). The construction of fear, the loss of identity, the ongoing distress of constantly feeling unsafe, isolated from all support networks are the surreal and ongoing daily struggles for domestic violence victims. Living in such horrific conditions has immense physical and psychological effects on those directly exposed or indirectly exposed to such violence. Through this research the links between domestic violence and ill health has been well-established. In an attempt to combat this prevalence element two of It Stops Here (NSW): a “streamlined referral pathways to support victims’ safety and support their recovery” was introduced (NSW Government, 2014, p. 18). Through this second element, there has been a strong focus on being able to better identify risk and supporting victims. From the inquest inquiry into Luke’s death, Coroner Ian Grey stated that "I find that there is no validated risk-assessment tool that can accurately predict whether a parent is likely to commit filicide." (ABC News, 2015). In an attempt to close the gap on such issues in July 2015 It Stops Here (NSW)

foster home after trying to stab another child that was in the house with a fork. One child stole car keys

R/s Elouise Ethridge has cancer and is doing chemo treatments. R/s Ms. Ethridge has a blood circulation problem in her legs and it affects her mobility. R/s everyday Ms. Ethridge and her son, James fight and LE is called out to the home once a week. R/s on yesterday according to James, his mother had her hand in his face, so he slapped her. R/s LE responded to the home and James was arrested, but later released. R/s there is concerned that Ms. Ethridge and James are going to kill each other. R/s James sometimes double up on his medication and calls to the ambulance. R/s James abuses the system by saying he needs to go to a mental institute, but he only he does it to get out of the house.

Before the incident, she said Mr. Arauz was a quiet employee who did not converse too much with other colleagues and seemed to keep to himself, without creating any drama. He got along with others and did not appear to have any interpersonal issues with management or with his Supervisors. Outside of work, she said she was not able to expound on his personal life because of there age

The reporter said Susan (victim) is afraid to stay there with Charles, but he’s afraid for the Home Health people to come out to the home. 3 or 4 years ago, the victim fell out of the bed and broke her hip, and Charles was in the household with the victim at the time. The neighbors have called the police out to the home, and the police have been out to the home several times, but it is unknown why. The reporter said they came out to the home, due to abuse (unknown when). The reporter spoke to Charles about the concerns, but he acts as if he didn’t do anything wrong. Charles says that Susan has lost her mind. The reporter last saw the victim 2 ½ years ago and discussed the allegations with the alleged

Giuseppe’s birth mother, Ms. Christina Miniero is from Ecuador and Italy and Giuseppe’s father, Mr. Carlos Santana is from Argentina. Mr. Carlos Santana does not play a role in Giuseppe’s life. At home, Giuseppe is exposed to both English and Spanish but predominately speaks English. Prior to the birth of Giuseppe Miniero, Ms. Miniero gave birth to Eduardo Miniero age 11 and Jose Miniero age 13. Ms. Miniero stated that her older son Jose Miniero has Pervasive Development Disorder.Pervasive Development Disorder “refers to children who have significant problems with communication and play, and some difficulty interacting with others, but are too social to be considered

CPI addressed the allegations with Tammy, who indicated that Armando became violent last night because she told him he could not spend the night at the home, because her daughter Cember was visiting from Germany and had a guess staying over. Tammy also indicated that her mother, Betty, whom she resides with does not allow Armando to stay overnight as she has rules in the home. Tammy indicated that Armando began to argue, and was told to leave the home. While, Tammy was trying to retrieve some items from her car, Armando came over and began to pull her down by the hair. Tammy indicated he proceed to put her in a choke hold, and slam her on her back to the ground, and sustain a bruise on her left arm. According to Tammy, it is the first time

Child maltreatment is a widespread issue that affects thousands of children every year. There are four common types of child maltreatment; sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse and neglect. All of these types of abuse are very serious and can have many consequences for the children and families. The most common consequence of severe child maltreatment is the removal of that child from their home (Benbenishty, Segev, Surkis, and Elias, 2002). Most social workers trying to determine the likelihood of removal evaluate the type and severity of abuse, as well as the child’s relationship with their parents (Benbenishty et al., 2002). When children are removed from their homes there are many options of alternative housing. The

Family situations in which both parents are under mass amounts of stress and must work tediously to make ends meet are often inclined to have victims of child abuse in the home. Often because of troubled times economically parents reach a breaking point and enforce their anger onto his or her child, beating them physically. In many cases, parents take “teaching their child a lesson” to very high extremes, using the act of discipline to mask an act of physical child abuse. While many parents abuse under stress and frustration, some are too young or immature to handle the responsibilities of a child; not containing the capacity or patience to care for a young one often ends in abuse. As seen there many cases in which guardians cannot handle the tasks of parenthood, leading to acts of abuse. Whereas, there are also many cases in which parents suffer from disorders, increasing the probability of child abuse in a home.

I may also make enquires to the police as to whether there has been any reported incidents, especially taking into account that there is issues of substance misuse and domestic violence. When domestic violence is added into the equation it is clear that the children could be at risk of significant harm. “Child witnesses of domestic violence greatly impacts upon children’s development causing emotional harm”.(Mullander et al 2002: 6)