Practically every parent will have to deal with social services investigations, hospital inquisitions, and medical kidnappings. Mandatory reporting laws, anonymous tips, etc., create an environment of mistrust, suspicion, and fear. But how do Christian parents stand up to this, while trying to retain custody of their children? Delicate questions indeed! Heritage Defense has never had a parental rights case go to court, thus far. Kevin Swanson interviews attorney Bradley Pierce on what to do and what not to do when you face a social services worker at your door, or a prying, suspicious doctor.
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“ Great Information ” Kevin, Good information today, it's good to know there is an organization to help parents with Social Services investigations.. If I might offer a little perspective of why investigations are at an all time high it might bring some clarity to the issue. Many years ago laws were passed to make health care workers, police, firefighters, school teachers and administrators mandated reporters of suspected child abuse in most states. These laws came about as the result of some legitimate cases going unreported where children were caused further harm or death. Ther penalties for not reporting include jail time, firing, and civil liability if you suspect abuse. They went so far as to mandate reporting if the child was home during a domestic dispute among the parents or guardians. This is the law of unintended consequences hard at work. Now the masses pay for the mistakes of a few. As you stated 80% of reports are unfounded. If the laws were written better and people didn't panic when a mistake is made we'd be better off. Unfortunately in a highly litigious society lawmakers run scared. Until discretion is given back to the professionals this will only get worse.
Kevin Swanson has served as elder and pastor of Reformation Church, OPC since its inception. Kevin was raised on the mission field in Japan in the 1960's and 1970's. Together with his wife Brenda, they are bringing up five children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord....
