Reporter And Social Workers Case Study

Upon our arrival, a Hispanic male later identified as Juan Navarro opened the front door but not the security screen door of the home. I advised Navarro that I was the North Las Vegas Police Officer and was at his home because of the 911 disconnect. I asked Navarro if anyone else lived in the home to which he responded his three kids and the mother(Miriam Garcia) of his children lived there as well. I asked Navarro if we could speak to them to ensure that they were all in good health. At this point, Garcia came to the door and Navarro told me he would not open the door at that they were all "ok". Garcia then opened the screen door and when she did I noticed Navarro had two fresh diagonal scratches on his neck as well as two small cuts on his neck.

On 6/9/17 at 1252 Hrs. Officer Villalpando was dispatched to a juvenile problem 1608 10th St. Caller, Nicholas Allen advised that his son, Kaden Boyd (14) who was currently on house arrest, “cut” off his ankle monitor and was last seen getting into a black passenger car. Officer Villalpando arrived and met with Mr. Allen who told him that Kaden had been missing once before while in the Austin area, and that Kaden was involved with the criminal element believing his son is traveling to Austin with an older male, Michael Tabler who had recently been arrested.

A child Owen Collins was found dead in the woods, in a burnt cardboard box. The child’s mother 23 year old Breanna Arnold was a meth addict. She lived with her 31 year old boyfriend Zachary S. Barnes was also addicted to meth. One day Arnold, Barnes and 16 year old Zachary Barker were at home shooting up with Owen Collins and his older brother in the next room. Zachary Barnes told the police that when Arnold went to check on the children Owen was already dead, so he decided it would be a good idea to get rid of the child’s body by wrapping him in plastic and putting him in a drawer. The next day on a Sunday Barnes and Barker put Owen into a cardboard box and rode with a woman to Marion. The woman said that she did not

IRTC spoke with Detective Ortiz who confirmed that the subject child was interviewed at the Bronx CAC prior to this case being reported to NYCACS. Detective Ortiz conveyed that the subject child made a partial disclosure and it is possible that a follow up interview might be necessary. Detective Ortiz stated that there might be another unrelated victim that he is in the process of trying to identify. Detective Ortiz said due to the perpetrator’s age, it is possible that some form of prosecution could take place, but it will occur in family court, not criminal court. Detective Ortiz indicated that cooperation counsel was present of the interview, but there are no pending charges against the perpetrator at this time. No additional coordination

On December 30, 2016, C-1 reported to members of the Metropolitan Police Department that at the she became involved in an argument with her son Jamari Hawkins over his living arrangements hereinafter referred to as D-1. D-1 swept C-1’s property off her bedroom dresser and slapped C-1’s cell phone out of her hand when C-1 attempted to call 911. D-1 also threw a small glass in C-1's direction. D-1 then initiated a physical altercation with C-2 who is the boyfriend of C-1, which resulted in C-2 suffering from minor injuries. D-1 then left the location on foot, going eastbound in the 5500 Block of Call Place SE.

Ms. Smalls (Case Coordinator) receive a call on 8/7/2017 around 7:45 AM from Mrs. Latonya Frazier(MHS) reporting Jacquelyn White was found in the bedroom closet asleep with a belt around her neck. Ms. Smalls advised Mrs. Frazier to call law enforcement and mobile crisis. Mrs. Frazier express concerns of the family safety. The youth left a note on the dresser addressed to her biological mother and asking Mrs. Frazier to return her cell phone to the mother. Mrs. Frazier explained earlier that morning around 12:40 AM, that one of the youth’s in the home reported Jacquelyn had a conversation about thinking of different ways to kill everyone in the home than burning the home. Ms. Smalls left a message and email the DSS worker. Ms. Smalls emailed

On 04/19/16, the reporter received information from an anonymous informant in regards to concerns for the children’s emotional well being. The reporter stated that the informant was present when they overheard the children tell their grandmother they witnessed their “TT" get killed at their house; the incident happened in June or July, 2015. The reporter stated at the time, Ms. Daniels was drunk and told the children that they did not need to be talking about what happened. The reporter stated there is an ongoing investigation in the murder of the children’s aunt. Detective Pickering stated that the victim was murdered at a home the children were in and her body was moved. The reporter stated there are suspects and people of interest at this

REPORTER: The reporters/Great Aunts (Velma/Mary Ann) called to report neglect for the victims, Maunaija, Maur’keryah, Mariuanna, and Marvin. According to the reporter, Kendra (mother) is not able to take care of the children. Two months ago, Maunaija came to live with Velma; Velma said the child was dirty and Kendra was not able to take care of her. The reporter said the child was being neglected, and Maunaija told Velma she was being teased at school. The children were saying that she stinks and her hair was nasty. Maur’keryah asked Mary Ann could she come and stay with her (unknown when), and she has been living there since August of 2015. Maur’keryah said she was being teased at school (said her hair was nappy and she didn’t have friends).

On September 1, 2017, at approximately 0300 hours, the undersigned detective received Camila and Juan’s medical-legal from the Children’s National Medical Center. Camila and Juan were examined at CNMC by Dr. Sophia Smith. Camila disclosed to Dr. Smith that she and he brother were disciplined at home by her stepfather. Camila stated that her stepfather whipped their buttock with a belt. Juan’s medical-legal reported that his injuries were consistent with a hit from a belt. Camila’s Medical-legal reported that her injuries were

REPORTER: The reporter/ anonymous called with concerns for the four victims, Colton, and three unknown males. According to the reporter, Kelly is in Burnsville 4 nights a week. The reporter said, a couple of months ago, Kelly and Matthew (boyfriend) was in Corinth, MS stealing a trailer. Matthew was driving the car, and “he slung the baby out of the car seat onto the floorboard”. The reporter said Matthew took off running and called someone to pick him up. Kelly was passed out in the front seat, and she was arrested. The police department called Human Services to pick up the baby, and they called the grandmother to come and get the child. The reporter said Kelly is pregnant, and she is on meth, oxycontin, clonotin, and xanax, but Kelly is not

Social Workers are mandated reporters – all states require reporting for child abuse/neglect but state laws differ on what other groups require reporting. This may sound counterintuitive, but should social workers be required to be mandated reporters? What are the reasons for and the reasons against being required to report certain cases.

It's unknown if they answered the door or not; the police left. The reporter stated it sounds like a toddler child or a child around 7 years of age. The reporter is pretty sure she hasn't heard anything since Tuesday night. She hasn't seen the lights or bedroom lights on since Wednesday or Thursday. On yesterday, the man was seen leaving the home 3 times. He came back to the home. It's unknown where he went or how long he was gone. The reporter assumes he works because sometimes, he leaves at 5:00 in the morning. It's unknown who drives the red car at the home. The reporter is really concerned because it was bad. The reporter just wants to be on the safe side. The reporter has not spoke with anyone in the home about the concerns. It's unknown if the child needs immediate medical attention. The reporter has never seen the

Looking at ethical issues from the parents’ perspective the way the detectives and police approached them was unethical. The detective and police could have asked questions first to investigate appropriately and calmly the situation. Instead it alarmed and outraged the parents by them telling the parents, “this happened to your child.” Nevertheless, the parents would have wanted to know whether their child was a victim. From the investigation unit, they probably believed they approached the situation appropriately by gathering information to serve justice to the community.

On 9/21/17 Worker completed first victim contact. Worker went to home of Mr. McCulley home.

According to Maschi et al. (2009), social workers need to capitalize on the effectiveness of their practice with youth by providing skills and knowledge for practice that interconnects with the juvenile justice system. It is fundamental for social workers to understand how the legal system operates, characterizes juvenile delinquency, and categorizes juvenile crime. It is important for social workers to collaborate with the juvenile justice system so that effective mental health services for offenders are being offered. Also, social workers can assist with developing effective programs for the youth to reduce reentry and recidivism in the juvenile system.