domestic violence

Affirmed - DCF had reasonable cause to believe neglect by the Appellant Mother when the Appellant Mother left children with the father while having knowledge of the father’s substance use, mental health issues, and history of domestic violence with children present.

Affirmed - A supported 51B decision for neglect by the mother can be affirmed when the mother leaves children with the father while having knowledge of the father’s substance abuse, mental health issues, and history of domestic violence with children present.

Reversed - DCF did not have sufficient evidence to support a 51B decision for neglect and abuse where: (1) abuse and neglect allegations were made by mother, who has a strained and volatile relationship with Appellant Father, (2) the child claimed events occurred merely because the mother said so,…

Affirmed - DCF had reasonable cause to support a neglect finding where the Appellant Mother was drinking to the point of intoxication over a three-week period while her child was asleep. The Hearing Officer also considered the child’s mental health issues and the child’s statement that she felt…

Reversed - DCF did not have reasonable cause to support a finding of neglect where the Appellant was never the primary caretaker of the child at the time he was drinking. While the child’s medical issues, the family’s history of violence, and the Appellant’s past substance use issues were concerns,…

Affirmed - DCF had reasonable cause to support a finding of neglect against the Appellant guardian where: (1) the children's mother and her ex-boyfriend had a previously supported 51A report due to a history of domestic violence and substance abuse, and as a result were not allowed to be alone with…

Affirmed - DCF had reasonable cause to support a finding of neglect because 1) the children were exposed to discord in the chaotic home which led to them having behavioral and demeanor changes 2) the children were not up to date medically 3) their attendance in school was historically poor and…

A joint effort has been undertaken by DTA and the Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Division (DOR/CSE) to update the systems exchange of absent parent information and to improve the TAFDC child support enforcement requirements process. This process highlighted…

The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) was established for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. ACP allows survivors to use a confidential address to protect them from their perpetrator (who is seeking to harm them).

This Online Guide Transmittal informs DTA staff about: Domestic Violence services offered; Changes in the Domestic Violence waiver request process; BEACON pages impacted by Domestic Violence waiver requests; and Good cause due to Domestic Violence Separate Domestic Violence Books…

Many domestic violence victims report losing their housing due, at least in part, to the violence in their lives.  Several jurisdictions have enacted laws specifically indicating that domestic violence victims are protected from housing discrimination. - 

Overview The National Immigrant Women's Advocacy Project at American University Washington College of Law conducted a nationwide survey of immigrant victim’s advocates and attorneys to learn about the experiences of immigrant and Limited English Proficiency (“LEP”) victims…

Consumer Rights for Domestic Violence Survivors, National Consumer Law Center, (2011) "Many victims and survivors of domestic violence have financial difficulties. This is common and nothing to be ashamed of. Perhaps your abuser handled all the money in the household, and you are not sure…

The claimant was not disqualified from receiving UI for the week that she was in a domestic violence center since she indicated a desire to work within a reasonable time after entering the shelter, citing SRH § 1043C. Advocate: Greater Boston Legal Services