G.L. v. Stangler’s Empirical Analysis

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1 federal appellate ·

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1. “2. Any time a social worker becomes aware that a class member may have been the subject of abuse, neglect or an inappropriate method of discipline, the social worker shall: a. Notify the Child Abuse/Neglect Central Hotline immediately. b. Notify his/her supervisor promptly. c. Notify the placement unit promptly. d. Determine with his/her supervisor whether any child in the alternative care placement is in imminent danger due to abuse, neglect, inappropriate discipline, or dangerous environmental conditions, and should be removed immediately. e. Document the incident in writing in the child’s record and the record of the alternative care placement in which the child resides.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Sha'Va Porter v. Julie Coffman · Porter v. Williams

2. “is to provide all class members with the child welfare services required by the constitution and the laws of the United States, including, but not limited to, protection from harm while in the custody of Missouri's Division of Family Services.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Porter v. Williams

3. “social worker shall supervise and monitor the child's placement”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Porter v. Williams