Jadira Jackson Case Study

“I just knew the phone would ring some day and Joshua would be dead,” stated social worker Ann Kemmeter regarding Joshua DeShaney and the ongoing abuse he endured from his father. Joshua’s father brutally and repeatedly abused his four-year-old son Joshua (Wichenbach). The State of Wisconsin was aware of this abuse, but still did nothing to intervene and stop the mistreatment of this child (Wichenbach). The State’s inaction led to the Supreme Court case DeShaney v. Winnebago Department of Social Services, in which Joshua’s mother, Melody, sued the Winnebago Department of Social Services claiming, “the social worker deprived Joshua of his liberty without due process of law” (Alexander). In order to fully understand the DeShaney case, one must conduct thorough background research, delve into the court case itself, and analyze the impact the case has yet today.

There are many efforts that are made each day to ensure safety of children living in the state of Mississippi. The MS Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is at the center of every community’s child protection efforts. MDCPS conducts initial assessments of reports of child abuse and/or neglect. The agency also provides other prevention services to children and families where maltreatment has occurred or is likely to occur. The adaptation of these services examines underlying conditions. These underlying conditions consist of drug and alcohol abuse, sexual molestation, poverty and cultural beliefs. MDCPS utilizes tools such as Comprehensive Family Assessments (CFA) and Family Service

The service user I chose to assess is a 17-year-old Hispanic male whose modified name is Ricardo Sanchez. I provided casework services to Ricardo for two years in my previous role as a Therapeutic Caseworker at my current workplace, the Children’s Village, a foster care agency. Ricardo was placed in foster care after he was removed from his father’s care due to verbal and physical abuse. Ricardo’s father assumed his custody after Ricardo’s mother passed over a drug overdose when he was 15. This was Ricardo’s second time in foster care. Ricardo’s first foster care experience happened when he was 10 years-old as a result of alleged physical abuse by his mother, who at the time had full custody of Ricardo. The report was made by Ricardo’s third grade teacher after noticing bruises on Ricardo’s arms. At the time, Ricardo was only in foster care for two months as

My papers purpose is to inform the reader of the ever increasing number of U.S children with incarcerated parents. According to Department of Justice data African American children are nine time more likely than white children to have incarcerated parents, A number double that of what was reported in 1991 Most children of incarcerated parents live in poverty before, during and after their paren't incarceration( Johnston 1995).The social consequences of not meeting the need of these children and their non incarcerated parent will come to the attention of social workers in array of fields of practice. This includes child welfare, mental health and child development, crimminal justice , schools and the juvenile justice system.

Mahalia Jackson was known as the “Gospel Queen” as she lived her life inspiring many African Americans. Jackson was born on October 26, 1911, into a poor family in New Orleans, Louisiana. She had six people in her family: her mother, Clarity Jackson; her father, John Jackson, Sr.; her brothers, Wilmon and John Jackson, Jr.; and her sisters, Pearl and Yvonne Jackson. Living in the segregated South, Jackson’s father had several jobs; he was a longshoreman, a barber, and a preacher. Her mother, the one who took care of the six as a devout Baptist, unfortunately, died when Jackson was five. Young Mahalia Jackson started singing at the age of 4 in Mount Moriah Baptist Church. In 1963, before Dr. King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech, Mahalia Jackson sang an inspirational song called “I Been ‘Buked and I Been Scorned,” to over 200,000 people. Mahalia Jackson, unfortunately, died on January 27, 1972, never fulfilling her dream of building a nondenominational temple. Dedicated to Mahalia The Mahalia Jackson Theatre was built and is located in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was dedicated to the “Gospel Queen” for letting the world experience her music. Two major influences that impacted the life and music career of Mahalia Jackson were her religion and her family.

This worker spoke with Ja'Nasiah Thomas Jackson at Brookdale office. Ms. Lucinda was present. Privacy practices and Tennessen notices were reviewed verbally the interview was recorded.

Adriana, a 24 year old single mother in New York, found herself in a Brooklyn shelter for domestic violence victims with her infant daughter, not yet two. The separation from her abusive boyfriend left her with nothing. “I was trying to get a job, trying to get my life together,’’ she says. On the night of March 18, Adriana asked a friend to watch her daughter while she picked up some diapers from Target, but as she left the shelter, a staff member called the police since it was past curfew. Adriana was charged with endangering the welfare of a child, and the bail was set at $5,000. The prosecutor cited a history of violence and abuse, but failed to see that her boyfriend was responsible for the charges. Unfortunately, due to

Adrian, who is a 14-year-old Caucasian and African American of Hispanic descent, was referred from the social worker at his middle school due to behavioral and emotional issues. He demonstrates “excessive absences/truancy, refusal to participate in classroom activities and complete work, disrespect of authority figures, physical assaults on teachers and peers, and verbal assault his family members as well”. Adrian has a complicated family history. Adrian’s biological parents, Virgina and Gerald lived together for no more than 2 years, and they did not marry. Also, both sides have family histories about mental illness and substance abuse. Adrian was put in foster care from 5-8 year-old because of parental neglect, and he backed to his biological mother after 8 years old. His biological mother has two older children, and they have their own issues. His biological mother does not have job because of health issues, and his biological father does not give them child support except giving money to them to buy necessities occasionally. Adrian’s mother has a couple of relationships, and has children with different fathers. Adrian does not have safe and comfortable environment to live, and he does not have good

Michelle is a 32 year old heterosexual, Mexican American female. Michelle is facing the possibility of traveling down a path of no return and possibility of losing custody of her twin girls (8 year old). She was arrested last week for possession of heroin with intent to sale. She also tested positive for heroin and marijuana, which added to her charges. She has no prior history of treatment and is unwilling to partake in treatment even though it was ordered by the court. Michelle has also been known to have a violent streak in her as well. She has launched against her live-in boyfriend where she pulled a knife on him and tried to kill him after an alcohol and heroin abuse dueled night. She was arrested that night as well for

Claireece P. Jones is female, African American. She is 16 years old. She was born and raised in Harlem, New York. She lived in low income housing with her mother. She has been sexually abused by father starting when she was 3 years old. Client’s father impregnated her at the age of 13. The client gave birth to a baby girl who has Down Syndrome. The bay i snow three and has been raised by client’s grandmother since birth. At 16 the client became impregnated again by father. Gave birth to a baby boy that has no known medical concerns in January 2017. Client moved into halfway house 4 days after giving birth. She has been living at the halfway home since she left her abusive mother. Client’s mother has attempted to

Paula Dominguez is a 45-year-old bilingual Hispanic female. She is a single mother of three, but all of her kids where removed from her care due to general neglect and no provision of support. She has a history with addiction, which led to a past incarceration, but is currently in treatment for her alcohol and substance abuse. She currently only has supervised visits with her eldest son, Alex, but is requesting unsupervised visits and reunification services for him. Alex is 16 has a PPLA and is currently in a group home. He was molested by his stepdad when he was 10, which subsequently led to Alex later molesting his younger brother, Jesus. Jesus is 9 and is currently living with his younger brother Seth, who is 7 years old, and their grandmother, Carmen Rodriguez, in Legal Guardianship. Carmen was considering adopting both of the younger boys, but has recently changed her mind due to her inability to handle the boy’s escalating behavioral problems. There are many factors which are contributing to the family’s need for intervention services, such as mental and behavioral health diagnosis, substance abuse, and a history of abuse and neglect. Alternatively, there are many strengths and protective factors this family possesses, such as a desire to remain unified as a family, active participation in individual and family counseling, and involvement in extracurricular activities, that the family can use to mitigate existing problems.

In the late 1960s and early 1970s Motown released a new band called the Jackson 5. The band consisted of brothers Jermaine Jackson, Randy Jackson, Tito Jackson, Jackie Jackson, and Michael Jackson. They grew up and started their band in Gary, Indiana. Their father Joe Jackson was their manager, he was a “stern temperamental disciplinarian”. It was also his idea to get his kids into music because one day Joe came home and noticed that the boys where stealing his guitar and playing it without permission. However, he then realized his sons had serious talent, and from that day on he trained them.

Secretary of State Melvin Johnson walked up to congratulate them and they were cordial to him since he bit down on his pride and made a heartfelt apology to Jackson for all the pain the State Department caused him, even though he wasn’t in office when it happened. Of course, being a gentleman Jackson accepted the apology graciously and pointed out to the secretary he needed to make the same apology to the other two men, to which he agreed and went off in search of Lt. Carter and Sgt. Blackwater. At that moment, Jackson hoped Chief would be cool and not hit him when he made his apology, he didn’t need to get him out of the Marine Corps stockade this time for hitting the Secretary of State.

PER REPORTER: On 8/7/2015 Jatara wrote a letter at school stating that she was going to kill herself. Jatara said she doesn’t have her medication because they were running late this morning. The reporter contacted Jatara last school Jonestown Elementary. It was told that Jatara was diagnosis with bipolar and schizophrenia. Jatara is taken Seroquel medication. She has been hospitalize at St. Francis and Parkwood. It was told by Jatara that she take her medicine in the morning time. Per reporter Jatara ran out of the school and they had to chase her down. The reporter said she is now back at school. According to the reporter Jatara’s family moves around a lot. They are back and forth from Memphis to Coahoma. Per reporter the family is living

Miesha is a 26-year-old African American female. She grew up in a single parent household in Collins, MS with her younger brother. Miesha’s mother worked two jobs and slept most of the time when she was at home. Miesha does know her biological father, however, he has been in and out of her life. Until the age of eighteen, Miesha regularly attended Our Kingdom Come Baptist Church, while living with her mother. Miesha is a high school graduate and is currently unemployed. She receives Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, Section 8 and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Miesha has two children, a son age 10 and a daughter age 5 by two different men. Miesha is not married; she is currently cohabitating with a man she has been dating for the past year. Miesha’s live in boy-friend sells drugs out of her home. Miesha states that he is mentally, verbally and physically abusive to her and has recently started being physically abusive towards her children.