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Parental Love and Parental State Theft in Los Angeles Juvenile Dependency Court

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Denied Failing Cordelia: Parental Love and Parental State Theft in Los Angeles Juvenile Dependency Court: Three: Climbing the Broken Judicial Ladder

Denied! Failing Cordelia: Parental Love and Parental-State Theft in Los Angeles Juvenile Dependency Court: Book Three: Climbing the Broken Judicial Ladder

by Simon Cambridge

5 out of 5

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Parental love is one of the most powerful forces in the world. It can motivate parents to make extraordinary sacrifices for their children, and it can help children to thrive and reach their full potential. However, in some cases, parental love can be distorted or even corrupted, leading to a phenomenon known as "parental state theft."

Parental state theft occurs when a parent uses their position of power to manipulate or coerce their child into ng something that is against the child's best interests. This can include physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, as well as neglect. In some cases, parental state theft can even lead to the child being removed from the home and placed in foster care.

The Los Angeles Juvenile Dependency Court is a specialized court that handles cases involving child abuse and neglect. The court's mission is to protect children from harm and to ensure that they have a safe and nurturing environment in which to grow and develop. However, the court's decisions are often based on subjective factors, such as the opinions of social workers and child psychologists. This can lead to errors in judgment, and it can sometimes result in children being removed from their homes unnecessarily.

The case of "Baby Veronica" is a tragic example of how parental state theft can occur in the Los Angeles Juvenile Dependency Court. Baby Veronica was born to a Native American mother and a non-Native American father. The child was placed in foster care after her birth, and the state of South Carolina tried to terminate the mother's parental rights so that the child could be adopted by a white family. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court, which ruled in favor of the mother. However, the case raised serious questions about the role of the state in protecting children from harm, and it highlighted the need for reform in the child welfare system.

Parental state theft is a serious problem that can have devastating consequences for children. It is important to be aware of the signs of parental state theft, and to report any suspected cases to the authorities. If you are concerned that a child is being abused or neglected, please contact the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services at (800) 540-4000.

Parental love is a powerful force, but it can also be distorted or corrupted. Parental state theft is a serious problem that can have devastating consequences for children. It is important to be aware of the signs of parental state theft, and to report any suspected cases to the authorities.

Denied! Failing Cordelia: Parental Love and Parental-State Theft in Los Angeles Juvenile Dependency Court: Book Three: Climbing the Broken Judicial Ladder

by Simon Cambridge

5 out of 5