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Participant Assessment Information for Sara Paterson
Parent/Guardian Interview
Sara Peterson is an English speaking 30-year-old White female of average height and weight. She was neatly dressed and groomed and wore casual clothing. Ms. Peterson’s has been very positive and engaged in this assessment process. She appears to understand what has predicated her involvement with the Illinois Department of Children and family Services. According to Mrs. Peterson she has never had any issues with drugs or alcohol. She does not appear to have any learning or cognitive delays.
Parent Personal History
Ms. Peterson was born January 31, 1979 to cohabitating relationship of Elizabeth McNeal and Richard Peterson at Swedish Covenant Hospital. She
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Peterson struck Anthony with a plastic broom handle. The Second pending report is Ms. Peterson truck and bite Anthony the morning of 5/6/2005.
Ms. Peterson as a prior indicated report for cut/welts and bruises to Anthony on 5/6/1999. The summary indicates Anthony had bruising on his buttocks.
Ms. Peterson reported that when Anthony was approximately 2 years old her mother reported her for being homeless after she kicked her out. She reports her mother thought she would leave when asked to but did not think she would take Anthony with her. She reports her Aunt was kind enough to take her in and when the investigator came he could see they were living there and fine so the report was unfounded.
Ms. Peterson did not disclose the earlier indicated report for cuts/welts and bruises in 1999.
However it is curious that she has two reports on the same date six years apart.
There have been multiple indicated reports with Ms. Peterson as the perpetrator for cuts/welts and bruises. Ms. Peterson has utilized excessive corporal punishment i.e. belt when disciplining Anthony. Ms. Peterson was indicated for reports received by SCR on the following dates 9/29/05 (1639217C), 12/1/05 (1639217D), 4/4/06 (1639217F), 4/11/06
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Peterson was again indicated for Physical abuse to her son, Anthony in the 1639217-0 report received on 3/17/07. Anthony was found to have a bite mark and a black eye at the time. There have been no new reports concerning Ms. McMillian.
Family's Financial Stability
MS. Peterson receives Social Security Benefits. Environmental Conditions of the Home
MS. Petersons resides in a two-bedroom ranch home on the North Side of Chicago. Her home is on a very busy street. The home is nicely furnished. There were no visible safety hazards observed or reported. All of the utilities were operational. home is nicely furnished.
Domestic Violence
Ms. Peterson has been involved in several relationships where domestic violence was present.
Family Dynamics
Ms. Peterson has lived in the same home for several years. Anthony and Ms. Peterson have and unusual relationship. The relationship lacks affection, encouragement and they do not appear to support or respect one another. Anthony does not appear bonded with his mother or any other adults in his family. However, Anthony speaks highly of his maternal grandmother. Anthony is an only child and he does not know his father. His conception was result of mother’s rape.
Victim Herbert sustained approximate two inch scratches on her right elbow due to being pushed to the ground by Suspect Chuldzhyan.
Case citation: Awkerman v. Tri-County Orthopedic Group, 373 N.W.2d 204 (Mich. Ct. App. 1985). (Child abuse reporting)
Laci Peterson, a 27-year-old wife who was eight months pregnant, disappeared on December 24, 2002. When the body of the California woman and her unborn child were found four months later, her husband, Scott, was charged with two counts of murder. Detective Craig Grogan gave a sworn statement that he had probable cause to believe Mr. Peterson committed two counts of the crime of 187 Penal Code, homicide, on or about December 23, 2002 or December 24,2002, in the county of Stanislaus. April 17, 2003 at 0658 hours the Judge of the Superior Court in Stanislaus County, California issued a warrant for the arrest of Scott Lee Peterson. The court found that the District Attorney’s office did, in fact, have probable cause to bring Scott Peterson in. The Judge specifically addressed bail in the warrant. No bail was granted. April 18, 2003 at 1110 hours, Scott Peterson was arrested at the Torrey Pines Golf Course, in Sand Diego County, California. At the time of his arrest, Peterson had colored his hair blonde, grown a beard and mustache, and was carrying $15,000.00 in cash. During his arrest police also discovered that Peterson’s car was full of camping and survival equipment. Peterson was arrested less than 20 minutes from the Mexican border. Peterson waived booking in San Mateo County, California, and was transferred back to Stanislaus County, California, where he was formally booked by the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department.
On the morning of the 17th of May 2005, Nola Walker was involved in a two vehicle motor accident. She had just dropped her son off at his new job, when she ignored a give way sign at an intersection. When the ambulance arrived the officers, Nucifora and Blake, recall Walker being “able to converse” and “orientated”. Blake conducted multiple assessments and did her vital signs twice. The results deemed Walker to be within normal ranges, with the only noticeable trauma involving superficial skin injuries on the left hand, an abrasion over the right clavicle which was assumed to be a seatbelt injury. Ms Walker denied she was ever in pain. Nucifora mentioned on several occasions that it would be best to take Walker to the hospital to be further
There are many women who are currently in an abusive relationship, or have been in an abusive relationship. The most common reason these women do not leave their abuser is because they are scared, financial, or family reasons. Amy McGee would be alive today to tell her own story if her situation was handled differently.
On Thursday, 11/12/2015, at 17:01 hours, I, Deputy Stacy Stark #1815 was dispatched to a domestic disturbance in progress located at 66 Paper Lane, Murphysboro, IL 62966. It was reported that a 15 year old female juvenile was busting out windows on her mother’s vehicle. Deputy Sergeant Ken Lindsey #2406 and Deputy John Huffman #2903 responded as well.
I will be evaluating the case of Angela and Adam. Angela is a white 17 year old female and Adam is her son who is 11 months old (Broderick, P., & Blewitt, P., 2015). According to Broderick, P., & Blewitt, P., (2015) Angela and her baby live with her mother, Sarah, in a small rental house in a semirural community in the Midwest. Adam’s father, Wayne, is estranged from the family due to Sarah refusing to allow him in the house however, Angela continues to see him without her mother’s permission which is very upsetting for Sarah. Angela dropped out of high school and struggles raising her son (Broderick, P., & Blewitt, P., 2015). With all that is going on in Angela and Sarah’s life right now their relationship has become strained and hostile which
This time the grab marks were more obvious and the child’s arm had visible deformity. Again, the physician and I took multiple pictures, treated the child, and called necessary personnel. The child had to be transported to Children’s hospital for a broken arm and head injury. I found out confirmation that this child had been getting abused emotionally and physically by the mother’s boyfriend this whole time. After the child received treatment he has been placed with the grandma for temporary custody.
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At hours on June 7, 2016, I, Cpl. Lessane along with Deputy Ayer, with the Hampton County Sheriff’s Office, responded to Hampton Emergency Room, in the Hampton area of Hampton County, in regards to an assault that occurred on Bryan Road, in the Hampton area of Hampton County. Upon arrival, Hampton County Sheriff’s Deputies made contact with the complainant, Ta’shanae Smith, who stated she was assaulted by her boyfriend, Antquon Robins. Ms. Smith was in Mr. Robin’s vehicle, a black Crown Victoria when a verbal dispute occurred when she received a telephone call from a male friend. She advised the dispute led to her ear being slice with an unknown blunt object. Ms. Smith was being treated by the local emergency staff.
As the EAI team was discussing Molly’s case, one of the ED Residents made a few telephone calls. Molly’s PCP reported that during her last visit about 2 weeks ago, Mollie was alert and able to respond to questions appropriately. He confirmed that Mollie’s daughter and son in law have experienced psychiatric problems, adding that the son in law has expressed anger regarding Mollie’s living arrangements. The home health care agency was contacted. The RN and aide both report they have never met the son in law and have had very limited contact with Mollie’s daughter. When contacted by telephone, the daughter provided no explanation for Mollie’s extensive bruises noted on admission to the hospital. The daughter stated that Mollie did not fall, but in fact lowered herself to the floor in an effort to draw
On June 9, 2014, Davis, Jacolynne was at her boyfriends identified as Wright, Randy (DOB 09-12-1988) house and was waiting for him to return so they could make up. Davis was in the residence and decided to get naked while she waited for him to get home. Wright arrived and remained in his truck for an extended period of time, so she walked outside to his truck while being naked. Davis knocked on the window or Wrights truck where he was sitting. Wright was sitting in the driver’s seat with his hat pulled down over his face when she knocked. Wright moved his hat up exposing his
On 08/27/15, Denise came to school visibly upset. During the day, Denise disclosed to her counselor that on 08/22/15 her mother slapped her in the face after they argued about wanting to visit her father. The reporter did not see any visible marks or bruises on Denise’s body but the child told her this isn’t the first time her mother has hit her. Denise told the reporter each day after school, her mother makes her strip naked and she searches her body, room, and back pack. There is an alarm system and motion sensors all over the home and a camera in Denise’s room. The child was adopted by Ms. Flowers at the age of 4 and has been in the home since. Denise basic needs are being met at this time.
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