Watch the video link in the Week 13 Learning Module: 20/20 News Special Escape From A House of Horror: 1:21:00. While watching the show complete a two-page essay and answer the following questions:
Did the RSD respond to the R/P’s allegation of child mistreatment satisfactorily? If so how? If not why not and what could they have done better?
How did the parents fit the profile of abusers? What characteristics did they exhibit?
What type of mistreatment were they guilty of based upon the video?
How did the Riverside Cnty. Dept. of Social Services respond? Did they provide enough support? Why or Why Not?
Did the system fail these children? Family; Schools/Education; Neighbors; other professionals, etc?
What were the effects on these children as a result of the sustained abuse?
What is your personal impression of this case?
Read the Wiki on the case found in the week’s learning module.
Conduct any outside research you find valuable in your assessment. APA guidelines apply.
https://abc.com/shows/2020/episode-guide/2021-11/19-2020-escape-from-a-house-of-horror-a-diane-sawyer-special-event link for video.
