Child Protective Proceedings
/ˈtʃaɪld prəˈtɛktɪv prəˈsiːdɪŋz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal proceedings initiated to investigate and address allegations of child abuse or neglect, aiming to protect the child's welfare.
The court held child protective proceedings to determine the custody arrangement in light of abuse reports.
Forms
- child protective proceedings
- child protective proceeding
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Commentary
Child protective proceedings often involve multiple agencies and require careful fact-finding to balance parental rights with child safety.
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