In the Matter of Peter G. and Others
New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division
6 A.D.3d 201, 774 N.Y.S.2d 686 (2004)
- Written by Eric Miller, JD
Facts
A school psychologist became concerned that Peter G., a minor, was living in an unsafe household. Peter told the psychologist that he and his younger sister, Venitia G., had been beaten by their father, Steven G., with either a cane or a belt. The psychologist informed the state central registry, which reported the matter to a caseworker for the administration of children’s services. The caseworker visited the G. home to investigate. Peter reiterated that Steven had beaten him, though the caseworker saw no bruises where Peter said he had been struck with a cane or belt. Peter’s responses to questions did not make it clear how often or how hard Peter was struck by Steven. Meanwhile, Venitia denied being struck, though she said that she had witnessed Steven beating Peter. A petition was filed against Steven and his wife, Angela G., alleging that Steven used excessive corporal punishment against his children and that Angela was neglectful in preventing the excessive punishment from occurring. The family court entered orders of disposition to the effect that Steven and Angela neglected their children. The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court heard the matter on appeal.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Sullivan, J.)
Dissent (Ellerin, J.)
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