Author Question: Dorothy has been arrested repeatedly for prostitution and drug-related offenses and conducts her ... (Read 47 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

Dorothy has been arrested repeatedly for prostitution and drug-related offenses and conducts her business with clients at home when her minor children are often present. The appropriate state family services agency is seeking an involuntary termination of her parental rights. To achieve that end, they must prove that she is unfit

A) by clear and convincing evidence.
B) beyond a reasonable doubt.
C) by a preponderance of the evidence.
D) to a reasonable certainty.

Question 2

All BUT which one of the following statements accurately describes an appropriate role for members of the family law team when working with clients who are victims or perpetrators of abuse?

A) Members of the family law team should not discuss abuse with clients who are victims because they are often afraid, ashamed, or embarrassed about the abuse they experience.
B) Members of the family law team need to recognize that some perpetrators of family violence do not perceive themselves as abusers and some victims do not perceive themselves as victims.
C) Members of the family law team need to remain as nonjudgmental and emotionally uninvolved as possible in order to serve as zealous advocates.
D) The most important issue to address when the client is a victim of family violence is his or her safety.