My friend's 14 y.o. brother is being "rehabilitated" in the Nevada State Children's services health and welfare departments. He is in there because he molested his younger brothers and sisters. His therapists are saying there is only a 50/50 chance he will molest again, and they are FORCING his mother to take him back because MEDICAID has run out. They keep putting words in his mouth whenever he insists that he WILL do it again, telling his family that he doesn't mean that. There are seven other minor children in the house, and the state workers are telling the mom that if it DOES happen again SHE could get in trouble and LOSE HER OTHER KIDS. This woman has adopted these children to take them AWAY from this kind of life. So, WHO do I call, write, knock on the office door of? I'm drafting letters to the state senators and representatives, the DA, and the local news paper. I'm going to work on the local news and talk radio outlets. Any more ideas? In before: "state workers were your first problem," "kill him," "why does she have so many kids," "adoption is dangerous," etc. etc. Any smart ass answers will be reported. This boy is 16 and an adopted son. The other minor children are all adopted as well. This happened at home, no teachers involved. I can tell you that this 16 y.o. boy did what he did with intent, not out of misguidance or misunderstanding.
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The nice thing about government agencies is that there are always other agencies on top, like a pyramid. Find out who is head of this particular agency, and go to that person. If that doesn't help, then go to their superior, and so on. The local papers, senators, and representatives are a good idea, as well. If you can find your local representative, I'd suggest making an appointment to sit down in his office and discuss it---it's easier to get your point across that way than in a letter. Go all the way up to the governor if you have to. Best of luck to you.
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If Medicaid has run out then school districts can also get involved if he is in some sort of institution. How long has he been held? and how did that come about? Was it a report by a teacher etc that was investigated or was it more of a criminal offense where he was treated as a youthful offender? Are these foster children that she is housing? If so then they all have case workers/ state workers who have to protect their welfare. Is he her biological son or another adopted/foster son? Have you spoken to the boy yet? Or has the mother? Some children are sexually reactive and act out sexually because of their experiences as opposed to seeking to cause harm. Most states only house a child until their treatment is thought to be complete or effective or in his case until there is no more funding. Have you tried speaking to the Case/State Workers Supervisor. Try putting your grievances in writing and if necessary consulting a lawyer.
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