Neglect and Abuse
definition
A neglect and abuse case happens when New York City’s child protective agency (called the Administration for Children’s Services, or ACS) has evidence that a child is being neglected or abused at home. ACS will begin a court case to see if the child should continue to live at home. If ACS doesn’t think the child should live at home anymore, the child must live with someone else.
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“Neglect” and “Abuse” are defined by the Family Court Act of the State of New York. See the link below entitled “Legal Definitions of Neglect and Abuse” for more information.
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Related terms
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Guardianship
Similar to custody, It’s about who the child is going to live with and who is going to make decisions about them.
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Neglect and Abuse
When New York City’s child protective agency (ACS) has evidence that a child is being neglected or abused at home.
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Family Offense
When someone commits a crime against another person in their family. Family offenses include things like harassment, assault, threatening or other behavior.
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Visitation
Who you spend time with other than your main parent or caretaker.