The Relationship Between Juvenile Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency, and the Responsible Individuals List

Published for On the Civil Side on June 14, 2023.

Imagine a Department of Social Services (DSS) receives a report alleging a juvenile was abused by her father. Following an investigation, DSS substantiates the report. At this point, does placing the father on the Responsible Individuals List (RIL) have anything to do with the decision to file (or not) a juvenile abuse, neglect, dependency (AND) petition? Let’s explore the interplay between these two actions.

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