NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES
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1. What does DSS Self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
promote and Work to prevent abuse, neglect, dependency, and exploitation of vulnerable
what do they do? individuals, children, and their families.
2. Where can you In each county
find a DSS office?
3. What is the DSS generally addresses the behavior of adults that results in the abuse, neglect,
main distinction or dependency of the children in their care. They focus on cases of neglect and
between DSS and abuse and they aim to protect children.
Juvenile Justice?
Juvenile Justice focuses on the behavior of juveniles. They also aim to keep
juveniles safe but they also specifically address the inappropriate or delinquent
behavior of the juvenile.
4. What defines an Any juvenile less than 18 years of age who is a minor victim of human trafficking
abused juvenile? or whose parent/guardian/custodian/caretaker:
1. Inflicts or allows to be inflicted upon the juvenile a serious physical injury by
other than accidental means.
2. Creates or allows to be created substantial risk of serious physical injury to the
juvenile by other than accidental means.
3. Uses or allows to be used upon the juvenile cruel or grossly inappropriate
procedures or cruel/gross inappropriate devices to modify behavior.
4. Commits, permits, or encourages the commission of a violation of the following
laws by, with, or upon the juvenile
5. Creates or allows to be created serious emotional damage to the juvenile,
serious emotional damage is evidenced by a juvenile's severe anxiety, depression,
withdrawal, or aggressive behavior to himself or others.
6. Encourages, directs, or approves of delinquent acts involving moral turpitude
committed by the juvenile: fraud, larceny, prostitution, etc.
7. Commits or allows to be committed an offense like human trafficking, involun-
tary servitude, and sexual servitude against the child.
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5. What is moral Acts which evidence a depraved mind or disregard for acceptable societal stan-
turpitude? dards
6. What are some 1. First degree rape: G.S. 14-27.1
of the laws that 2. First degree statutory sexual offense: G.S. 14-27.29
a guardian (or 3. Statutory sex offense with a child by an adult offender: G.S. 14-28
someone in that 4. Sexual act by a custodian: G.S. 14-31
role) allows to be 5. Preparation of obscene photographs, slides, or motion pictures of a juvenile:
violated or vio- G.S. 14-190.5
lates themselves
to constitute an
abused juvenile?
7. What are some Incest, broken bones, burns, bites, bruises, cuts, severe anxiety related to the
examples of child abuse, etc.
abuse?
8. What is a caretak- Any person other than a parent, guardian, or custodian who has responsibility for
er? the health and welfare of a juvenile in a residential setting.
Ex: stepparent, foster parent, and adult member of the juvenile's household, an
adult relative entrusted with juvenile's care, a potential adoptive parent during a
visit or trial placement with the juvenile in the custody of a department, house
parent/cottage parent
9. What is a custodi- The person or agency that has been awarded legal custody of a juvenile by court
an?
10. What is a depen- A juvenile in need of assistance or placement because:
dent juvenile? - the juvenile has no parent, guardian, or custodian responsible for the juvenile's
care/supervision
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- the juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian is unable to provide for the juvenile's
care/supervision and lacks an appropriate alternative child care arrangement
11. Who is a director? The head of the county DSS in the county where the juvenile resides or is found
or other representatives as authorized.
12. Who is consid- A person who has not reached their 18th birthday and is not married, emancipat-
ered a juvenile? ed, or a member of the military
13. What is a neglect- Any juvenile who is found to be a minor victim of human trafficking or whose
ed juvenile? parent/guardian/custodian/caretaker:
- does not provide proper care, supervision, or discipline
- has abandoned them
- has not provided necessary medical care
- has not provided necessary remedial care
- lives in an environment injurious to the juvenile's welfare
- custody of whom has been unlawfully transferred
- has placed them for care or adoption in violation of the law
14. What aids in de- If there is a history in that home of a juvenile dying from abuse or neglect or a
termining a ju- home whether another juvenile has been subjected to abuse or neglect by an
venile's neglect- adult who regularly lives in the house.
ed status?
15. What are some When DSS uses preventive or reunification services if a juvenile is remaining at
examples of rea- home or returning home.
sonable efforts? OR
If a court determines the juvenile should not return home, the diligent and timely
use of permanency planning services to develop and implement a permanent
plan for the juvenile.
16. What is a safe A home in which the juvenile is not at substantial risk of physical/emotional abuse
home? or neglect
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17. What does juve- 1. Any case involving a juvenile who is determined to be abused, neglected, or
nile court have dependent.
jurisdiction over?
2. A parent or guardian of the juvenile who has been adjudicated abused, neglect-
ed, or dependent as long as they have been properly served with a summons.
*They do not have jurisdiction over cases involving adult defendants alleged to be
guilty of abuse/neglect.*
18. How does a juve- Once jurisdiction has been obtained, it will continue until one of the following
nile court keep its conditions have been met:
jursidiction?
1. Until terminated by the court
2. Until the juvenile reaches 18
3. Until emancipation
19. What is the role 1.Provide necessary medical assistance
of law enforce- 2. Notify DSS immediately if you believe a juvenile has been abused
ment when there 3. If applicable, notify the juvenile investigator if in policy
is an LE inves- 4. Take child into temporary custody if necessary/applicable
tigation of child 5. Crime scenes should be handled the same as any other: protect/gather evi-
abuse? dence, photograph injuries, etc. May need consent or search warrant to search
the crime scene.
6. Conduct interviews. If agency works with Child Advocacy Center, contact them
to conduct forensic interview in instance of alleged sexual abuse.
20. How should an The initial approach should be made in a professional manner and explain that
officer handle the health/safety of the child is being considered. Be sure to show concern and
complaints dur- sympathy.
ing an LE inves-
tigation of child If a parent refuses to let you enter, probable cause is needed that there is a crime
abuse? being committed unless you are entering to save a life or prevent serious bodily
harm. If your entry is denied by parent/guardian, you may NOT enter unless you
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1. What does DSS Self-reliance and self-sufficiency.
promote and Work to prevent abuse, neglect, dependency, and exploitation of vulnerable
what do they do? individuals, children, and their families.
2. Where can you In each county
find a DSS office?
3. What is the DSS generally addresses the behavior of adults that results in the abuse, neglect,
main distinction or dependency of the children in their care. They focus on cases of neglect and
between DSS and abuse and they aim to protect children.
Juvenile Justice?
Juvenile Justice focuses on the behavior of juveniles. They also aim to keep
juveniles safe but they also specifically address the inappropriate or delinquent
behavior of the juvenile.
4. What defines an Any juvenile less than 18 years of age who is a minor victim of human trafficking
abused juvenile? or whose parent/guardian/custodian/caretaker:
1. Inflicts or allows to be inflicted upon the juvenile a serious physical injury by
other than accidental means.
2. Creates or allows to be created substantial risk of serious physical injury to the
juvenile by other than accidental means.
3. Uses or allows to be used upon the juvenile cruel or grossly inappropriate
procedures or cruel/gross inappropriate devices to modify behavior.
4. Commits, permits, or encourages the commission of a violation of the following
laws by, with, or upon the juvenile
5. Creates or allows to be created serious emotional damage to the juvenile,
serious emotional damage is evidenced by a juvenile's severe anxiety, depression,
withdrawal, or aggressive behavior to himself or others.
6. Encourages, directs, or approves of delinquent acts involving moral turpitude
committed by the juvenile: fraud, larceny, prostitution, etc.
7. Commits or allows to be committed an offense like human trafficking, involun-
tary servitude, and sexual servitude against the child.
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5. What is moral Acts which evidence a depraved mind or disregard for acceptable societal stan-
turpitude? dards
6. What are some 1. First degree rape: G.S. 14-27.1
of the laws that 2. First degree statutory sexual offense: G.S. 14-27.29
a guardian (or 3. Statutory sex offense with a child by an adult offender: G.S. 14-28
someone in that 4. Sexual act by a custodian: G.S. 14-31
role) allows to be 5. Preparation of obscene photographs, slides, or motion pictures of a juvenile:
violated or vio- G.S. 14-190.5
lates themselves
to constitute an
abused juvenile?
7. What are some Incest, broken bones, burns, bites, bruises, cuts, severe anxiety related to the
examples of child abuse, etc.
abuse?
8. What is a caretak- Any person other than a parent, guardian, or custodian who has responsibility for
er? the health and welfare of a juvenile in a residential setting.
Ex: stepparent, foster parent, and adult member of the juvenile's household, an
adult relative entrusted with juvenile's care, a potential adoptive parent during a
visit or trial placement with the juvenile in the custody of a department, house
parent/cottage parent
9. What is a custodi- The person or agency that has been awarded legal custody of a juvenile by court
an?
10. What is a depen- A juvenile in need of assistance or placement because:
dent juvenile? - the juvenile has no parent, guardian, or custodian responsible for the juvenile's
care/supervision
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- the juvenile's parent, guardian, or custodian is unable to provide for the juvenile's
care/supervision and lacks an appropriate alternative child care arrangement
11. Who is a director? The head of the county DSS in the county where the juvenile resides or is found
or other representatives as authorized.
12. Who is consid- A person who has not reached their 18th birthday and is not married, emancipat-
ered a juvenile? ed, or a member of the military
13. What is a neglect- Any juvenile who is found to be a minor victim of human trafficking or whose
ed juvenile? parent/guardian/custodian/caretaker:
- does not provide proper care, supervision, or discipline
- has abandoned them
- has not provided necessary medical care
- has not provided necessary remedial care
- lives in an environment injurious to the juvenile's welfare
- custody of whom has been unlawfully transferred
- has placed them for care or adoption in violation of the law
14. What aids in de- If there is a history in that home of a juvenile dying from abuse or neglect or a
termining a ju- home whether another juvenile has been subjected to abuse or neglect by an
venile's neglect- adult who regularly lives in the house.
ed status?
15. What are some When DSS uses preventive or reunification services if a juvenile is remaining at
examples of rea- home or returning home.
sonable efforts? OR
If a court determines the juvenile should not return home, the diligent and timely
use of permanency planning services to develop and implement a permanent
plan for the juvenile.
16. What is a safe A home in which the juvenile is not at substantial risk of physical/emotional abuse
home? or neglect
, NC BLET JUVENILE LAWS AND PROCEDURES
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17. What does juve- 1. Any case involving a juvenile who is determined to be abused, neglected, or
nile court have dependent.
jurisdiction over?
2. A parent or guardian of the juvenile who has been adjudicated abused, neglect-
ed, or dependent as long as they have been properly served with a summons.
*They do not have jurisdiction over cases involving adult defendants alleged to be
guilty of abuse/neglect.*
18. How does a juve- Once jurisdiction has been obtained, it will continue until one of the following
nile court keep its conditions have been met:
jursidiction?
1. Until terminated by the court
2. Until the juvenile reaches 18
3. Until emancipation
19. What is the role 1.Provide necessary medical assistance
of law enforce- 2. Notify DSS immediately if you believe a juvenile has been abused
ment when there 3. If applicable, notify the juvenile investigator if in policy
is an LE inves- 4. Take child into temporary custody if necessary/applicable
tigation of child 5. Crime scenes should be handled the same as any other: protect/gather evi-
abuse? dence, photograph injuries, etc. May need consent or search warrant to search
the crime scene.
6. Conduct interviews. If agency works with Child Advocacy Center, contact them
to conduct forensic interview in instance of alleged sexual abuse.
20. How should an The initial approach should be made in a professional manner and explain that
officer handle the health/safety of the child is being considered. Be sure to show concern and
complaints dur- sympathy.
ing an LE inves-
tigation of child If a parent refuses to let you enter, probable cause is needed that there is a crime
abuse? being committed unless you are entering to save a life or prevent serious bodily
harm. If your entry is denied by parent/guardian, you may NOT enter unless you
