Introduction Connecticut distracted driving is a pressing issue that has garnered significant attention in recent years. Distracted driving refers to any distraction that interferes with a driver’s ability to focus on the task of driving. This includes visual distractions (looking at a phone), manual distractions (texting), and cognitive distractions (daydreaming). Each of these types of…
Types of Cases Handled by Bridgeport Juvenile Court Lawyers A Bridgeport Juvenile Court lawyer primarily handles two distinct types of cases. DCF cases which involve claims of abuse or neglect and focus on family dynamics and the best interests of the child and delinquency cases which address criminal charges brought against those under age 18….
What is a DCF Substantiation? After Connecticut DCF completes an Investigation of abuse or neglect, they send a form letter to the alleged perpetrators. The letter will state whether the allegations are “unsubstantiated” or “substantiated.” The operational definition in the Policy Manual is that a DCF Substantiation results when: “DCF has concluded that there is”…
Once you are placed on the DCF Central Abuse and Neglect Registry you are there indefinitely. But here is some good news. For those who have been placed on the Registry for over two (2) years they are able to apply for an Administrative Hearing to have DCF remove their name. The burden is on…
A Connecticut DCF Education Professional Investigation will be handled differently in Connecticut. In the past, the Investigations were handled just as any other DCF referral. But effective immediately, Investigations involving schools and school personnel will handled more swiftly and subject to higher scrunity. DCF has now created two Investigative Units specifically for school-based investigations. Apparently,…
What are Connecticut DCF Safety Plans? Simply put, it is a written agreement between DCF and a parent made during an Investigation. The DCF Social Worker will usually tell the parent or guardian to sign or they will be charged with Neglect or Abuse and summoned to Juvenile Court. From a social worker’s perspective, Safety…