Shermecia Case Study

In May of 1983, some students in the journalism class at hazel wood high school in Missouri, made the final edition of the school newspaper. They then gave the newspaper to the adviser, Howard Emerson, who wa a newbie. He gave the principal the final review of the paper before it was published. When the principal, Reynolds, reviewed the paper, there were 2 articles that he didn’t like. The first article was about teen pregnancy, including some comments from students that were pregnant at the school. Names weren’t given, but Reynolds thought there was too much information on the topic and he was concerned about the privacy of the students. So he took that article out. The second article was about divorce, and this one included a lot of personal stuff. Reynolds was not happy about what the students said about their families. One student said a lot of revealing things about their dad, and the dad hadn’t been given a chance to explain himself. He also didn’t want 9th graders to be reading about sex and birth control, which were in both articles. Reynolds took out the second article also, and published the rest of the paper.

Reporter stated he was getting ready to go to work Friday morning around 4:30 a.m. and Marquise was standing outside his home crying. Marquise has been sleeping at the home since Friday. Reporter hasn't met any of Marquise's family. Reporter's child is friends with Marquise. He said Marquise's mother is in a nursing home in Noxubee county. Reporter stated he and his wife are trying to help Marquise. Reporter stated Marquise hasn't been in school. He said he was suspended for 10 days but he barely goes to school when he is not suspended. He is suppose to be back at school now. Yesterday was his last day of suspension. He has no physical or mental limitations. Marquise doesn't have a change of clothes. He has on the same clothes. Reporter stated he has to let him take a bath. Reporter has not discussed the concerns the an alleged perpetrator. The child doesn't need immediate medical

EREPORT # 19130 stated the following: The child is at Diamond Grove Center. Mya reported that 7 years ago her cousin Charron raped her when she was 8 years old. They stayed overnight with their relatives and Charron took off her clothes while they all slept in the same bed. Onautyca, Deja, her, and Charron slept in the big bed together. Mya reports thst she told her mother, but her mother didnt do anything about it. Mya reports that she sees Charron often at church or the weekends, and her mother continues to take her and her sisters around him. It was reported to the nurse and the nurse completed an allegation of abuse form and submitted it to me 0n 2/15/2016. Mya states that there is constant conflict with her mother, and she gets put out

The reporter stated on 11/19/15, the children had a forensic interview with Regan Smith, family nurse at Children’s Safe Center. The reporter stated after the interview, Ms. Smith made a recommendation that the children seek professional counseling for lack of supervision; Ms. Smith also recommended that Ms. Kiner is not capable of properly caring for the children. According to the reporter, the children are not supervised properly, they leave the home after Ms. Kiner takes Oxycodine prescribed for back pain, and they vandalize and tear up her furniture and home. The reporter stated it’s been reported by the school that the children come to school with bad hygiene and that they are not bathed properly. Ms. Little stated that the children also

The reporting party (RP) disclosed that Taylor Trusheim DOB: 4/3/99 was brought into Sutter/Yuba Behavioral Health for a Triage appointment to assess for possible services. Prior to the appointment Taylor's mother La Vonne Bettencourt received a call from a family member who brought up an incident which occurred when she was 4 years old. The family member mentioned an incident where the child was molested by the daycare provider's husband Bret Baker. Subsequently the mother discussed the information with Taylor who confirmed the molestation. The confirmation alarmed the mother who recalled the last day the child was at the daycare. On that day after pick up 4 year old Taylor, the mother felt uneasy regarding an incident which occurred. According

The reporter was contacted at 2:08pm at 09/01/2015 for additional information. The reporter said they were suspecting abuse, but didn’t specify. The reporter was asked was she suspecting molestation, and she replied that she didn’t want to say something that wasn’t true. The reporter never gave a clear answer to what she was alleging. The reporter said Jessica (teacher) has been very concerned about Harmony. Harmony transferred to Mooreville Elementary on 08/24/2015, and she has been arriving to school late (10:30am). It is unknown how many times the child has been tardy/late. The teacher (Jessica) spoke with Wendy about the victim being late for school, and she said “the child will be on time and they were in the process of moving”. The child has been coming to school not clean (not getting a bath), and Jessica felt as though something was not right. Also, last night (08/31/2015), the reporter said the child did not get a bath. The principal was very concerned about the child and would like for someone to come see about Harmony. The reporter contacted DHS and was told to contact the

On June 2, 2016, I was assigned this case to follow up. This case involves Mr. Mirna Zelaya-Portillo a 16 year old Minnie Howard School student. I contacted Marillu Portillo-Zelaya (mother) on June 6, 2016. I received permission to speak to Mirna at school. I contacted School Resource Officer Pierre Hill who checked attendance at the school and Mirna was not in attendance.

I’m reaching out to you as a concern parent in regards to incident that happen on 03/10/2017 Friday. My daughter Ahneya Barrett had an unfortunately altercation with another student and Mr. Alexander at Western Branch High school use unreasonable force with my daughter; moreover Mr. Alexander made the statement to my daughter, “That’s what you get” as she slid into the wall. I have related my concerns to Dr. Whitley and the administration staff; nevertheless can’t anyone address the issue about my

PER REPORTER: Curlydria is learning grown folks stuff. She is popping, danching, and opening her legs. Her mother teachers her to dance inappropriately. There are concerns that the mother hits the children in the back with her fist and pops them onthe head. They have no marks or bruises. Per reporter, mom is addicted to marijuana and she constantly smokes around the children. Mom is currently pregnant. Mom purchases drugs on the street. Drugs are not accessible to the children and the children have not been harmed hurt. Reporter stated Glenntavious loves his games. Mom allows her boyfriend to play the games while Glenntavious watches. Per reporter, mom got back pay over $1,000 for food stamps. Mom couldnt have Glenntavious a birthday party.

Ms. Stafford stated on the above listed incident date, she received a telephone call from the Estill Middle School nurse advised her, the juvenile was assaulted by another student. Ms. Stafford stated she responded to Estill Middle School when she observed the juvenile with minor head injuries. She advised she signed the student out of school and took him to Hampton Regional Medical Center to receive further treatment. Ms. Stafford advised she’s worry about the incident with the juvenile being assaulted because this isn’t the first time this incident has occurred.

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

Between 08/31/15-09/02/15, Deniyah has alleged repeatedly that her mother slaps her in the face, twist her foot around likes she’s trying to break it, and that she witnesses her grandmother beat her mother. On 09/02/15 Deniyah put her foot in her lap and turned it has if she tried to break it; the child also told the reporter her mother punches her and twist her leg. Deniyah began the conversation with school staff by stating someone was in her grandmother’s home, in her grandmother’s bed. Ms. Fields caught Justice’s friend and beat her. Whenever Justice got angry with her mother, she slapped Deniyah in her face until it bled; Deniyah did not have any visible marks or bruises. Deniyah stated her mother tells her hasn’t missed her after school

The child came to school on 8/24/17, with a red, darken bruise on the left side of her nose going across her face. The child was a blue compact that she had to put on her face. She said her mom (Erica) told her to tell someone to put it in the freezer. The child told the secretory (Ms. Gant) that a boy did not outside. Later, the child told the reporter that her mom whooped her last night, 8/23/17. She said the belt hit her in the face while she was moving. The child said mom whooped her because her sister kept coming in the room turning the light on and off. Reporter believes the story is not adding up. The child has not history of pass abuse. Unknown if there is any drug use in the home. Reporter stated the child’s dress did not look clean

Reporter stated the police (Officer Jackson and Moore) were called to the home last night at 12:30am because the child was disruptive. The reporter wanted the child taken away and the officers said they could not do much. The officers tried to contact Judge Tom Story to see if he would sign off for the child to go to Sally Kate Winters. The judge did not pick up. This morning, 9/27/17 the child packed a suitcase before he went to school. The reporter called the bus driver (Willie) to ask if the child got on the bus with a suitcase. He said no. The reporter and his wife learned the suitcase was under the carport. The reporter has not talked with the child about the suitcase. He told the child to sit on the porch until his wife comes home at 7pm or go to the neighbor’s house. Reporter stated a counselor (Randy Martin, French Camp Academy) said to be patient with the child and he is trying to be. He ask him how he is doing and he does not argue with him. Reporter stated while the child was at French Camp in January he was put out for having sex o camera with a girl, (No additional information for the girl). Reporter stated over the summer the child was supposed to go to Adinn Christian Camp in Tennessee and he child was upset because

He walks around with a hard on. Ja’Kevion alleged that Tray who is 4 or 5 years older, messed with him when he was 4 years old. The incident happened one time. Tray stays in Wilkinson County and has MDDD. His mom name is Stacey and the reporter stated Marion would have more information for that family. Mom said Ja’Kevion told her about the incident and she told him not to go around Tray. She did not report the allegation. Reporter stated mom does not leave the children home alone with each other. She makes Ja’Kevion sit by himself and she keeps the younger children with her. She is afraid to leave the children around Ja’Kevion. Reporter feels there is something wrong with Ja’Kevion. He appears depressed. He look like he has a lot on his mind. At school last year the reporter noticed he did not socialize with the other child and he was to himself. He do not have a behavior problem. Mom wanted to tell the reporter is information because she wants to get Ja’Kevion some help. Reporter stated mom is a private person. The family have working utilities and food in the home. Reporter is not aware