Re: Social Services

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It's far too easy to anonymously report abuse . Since
reporters are not accountable for misinformation or unfounded
accusations, many view this as a way to retaliate or hurt
someone they don't like. Something ought to be done to make
reporters accountable, however, it won't happen because there
will be less reporting of serious abuse. Unfortunately,
people won't speak up because they'll fear the repercussions.
The just of it is ... according to legal ethics , it's better
to err on the side of caution. Regrettably that leaves
innocent people up the creek without a paddle. Let them
investigate and file a report "UNFOUNDED". Unfounded cases
are not kept on file. If I were in your shoes, I'd find a
different school...or file a complaint with the
superintendant.

On 4/24/01, Jo wrote:
> I was wrongly accused of neglecting my children. My
> husband and I think it was because we are fighting the
> school district for one of our sons who has autism.
> Needless to say, we had DYFS in our home to investigate.
> Although they found nothing wrong, it is driving me nuts
> that the school called. We have two children in the school
> district and they never thought to check on the other
> child. Shouldn't there be concrete evidence before making
> such a strong allegation. Our children are our life. Just
> because our one son went to school one day with his ears
> dirty, does this give them the right to call social
> services???? Could this be seen as a defammation case??

Re: Social Services, 4/27/01, by Karen.

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