Who is responsible for enforcing the rules of their code book if the actual social workers don't abide by it?
2006-08-02 03:42:05 · 7 answers · asked by Nyema 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Depending on the state, CPS is controlled by some larger department, which should have procedures in place to enforce its codes. However, with CPS, the individual workers have a considerable amount of indescretion. That is, they are given the ability to make decisions by the codes themselves.
2006-08-02 06:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by James 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First, why are you asking this question here? Why not at CPS? Don't go in with an attitude to start, but just try to get an answer, if you haven't already.
Second, I agree with the poster about CPS being overworked and understaffed. I've watched so many parents just shrug and say: "Take 'em, I don't want 'em." The system is stuffed to the gills with children of all ages that no one wants and CPS is trying desperately to keep on top of the situation to the best of their abilities.
Third, yes, they do check, and see what is going on. We here at Family Court are often called about "abused children" and emergency custody problems and immediately ask for case workers to evaluate the problem before an emergency hearing -- and they do and show up for the hearings as well.
Please stop maligning these people based on a few bad stories you may have heard somewhere. As is so often the case, there are many, many others doing the good work day in and day out that you never hear about who deserve your support!
2006-08-02 06:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The law and a code book are two different things. Laws can be codes, but codes and rules aren't necessarily laws. They usually have a grievance form for you to complain that'll get lost in the shuffling of paperwork or accidentally land in the "outbox". Tried it with Arkansas' DHS services. Got me nowhere. DHS is basically above the law. Good luck.
2006-08-02 03:47:22 · answer #3 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all Child Protective Services is overworked and underpaid. They do the best they can with what they have. If they are truly not abiding by the law then hire an attorney, if you can't afford one you can call Legal Aide in your state.
2006-08-02 03:46:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jan G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one. The problem with child protective services is that they do not conduct an investigation. They take everything they are told by anyone like it is the only truth there is. They ruin good peoples lives. They do not care about anything really.
2006-08-02 03:49:28 · answer #5 · answered by gin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CPS is one of the biggest jokes in our society. Someone needs to beat every caseworker, sexually abuse every caseworker, and then make them go live somewhere where it's safe for about a month or two and then make them go back to the abuse.
2006-08-02 03:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because nine out of ten times they dont follow thier own rules. they make them as they go along.
2006-08-02 03:46:18 · answer #7 · answered by lisababy_35@sbcglobal.net 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋