What situations/criteria demonstrate that it is not in the children's best interest that contact should occur?
354055
The child is in worse mental or physical shape than if the contact were to stop...
279901
I don't think there is any law about it, at least not where I worked.  The decision should be based upon what is in  the best interests of the child.
883509
I'd start out by saying something like people need to take responsibility for their actions and continuing to point a finger isn't going to fix anything.  It might be hard to admit that their kids did something bad cause then it might mean that they aren't being very good parents.  Pointing a finger of blame may be the easiest way for them to not admit they aren't doing a good enough of job.
683576
When child abuse has been documented and the parents have refused to take parenting and counseling. In severe cases the child will be placed in foster care and the parents fined and/or impriosned.
213129
If the kids are not:\nlearning\nbeing TAUGHT \nor\nare being worked or ignored rather than educated\nparents are abusive\nkids are in trouble
133271
Not if it's the law.\nQuit trying to come up with a way for the non-custodial parent to be irresponsible.
987456
I absolutely agree.  It is the job and duty of parents and caregivers to protect their children from harm.  If they know or suspect that abuse is taking place, they have an obligation to do something to protect the child.  \n\nIf the abuse is only suspected, they should do whatever needs to be done to confirm whether or not there is abuse.  \n\nIf they fail to act and the child is harmed, they are just as culpable as the abuser.  They had the responsibility to stop the abuse, yet they failed to act.  They allowed the abuse to continue.
525819
ya its absolutely fine wit not to disclose their names but i would rather suggest that if they dont hav kids then all six of u sould clarify the matter among yourself!but they hav children it would rather be better to get away to some other places so that they donot meet again in future!its necessary to do so for sake of their children!\nand as so concerned for their luv time will teach evrything!
1181777
the parents have the responsibility to act in the best interest of their children, as they may not know what is best for them, so I presume that it would not be a "right" for a child to take pills with parental consent
35404
my first instinct tells me the police.  Another place to get in touch would be local children service agency.
345614
TO AN EXTENT, THE PARENTS CAN SET A BAD EXAMPLE.
993240
If one child is being abused or neglected why would anyone believe that it is unlikely the other children are in danger? Since they felt something happened to one child that was bad enough to take the child away, they have to protect the other children as well if the adult that caused the situation would still remain.
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Your church should already have guidelines of who should be allowed to be near the children. \n\nMy church has a background check done on all people that want to work with the children.  We also have teams of two workers per each class.  We try to have more women than men work with the children.\n\nAfter classes are done, it is the parents responsibility to keep an eye on their children.  We return their children directly to the parent and don't just let the children loose to roam the church grounds.\n\nWith rules and guidelines in place, a prison ministry should be fine.  Pedophiles are required to let the town they move to know about their background.  You can check your local listings.  They will have a picture of the person and the crime they have committed. \n\nAs a parent, I know there is always potential danger to my children.  Even at church.  The church is supposed to open it's arms to the world in love.  Not everyone that attends has Christ on their minds.
245104
Whew! I agree with both.\nAs long as you don't have any issues against you.\nNotify the police, Children and youth, and your local Court house, and have the police go with you to grammies and take your child home.
1095093
unfortunately there is no way to really spot one, they could be just about anyone. best thing you can do to protect your child is, Keep a close eye on your kids, and EVERYONE, your child may be alone with. go with your gut feeling. Most importantly, Talk to your child about good touch & bad touch. and keep talking about it until they understand the dangers and that they can come to you if something does happen to them no matter who the person maybe.
1111551
Not sure if there is an ACTUAL law but there are laws about children being seriously at risk of harm etc.  You would have to look at the whole picture.  How old are the kids?  How old are the friends?  More importantly are the friends sober and drug free with a decent understanding of morals, non violent, patient etc. etc.
1178920
Usually the child will become withdrawn, refuses to go to school or puts up a fight. You should do unannounced visits and observe without being noticed. Ask the child if possible, look for small unexplained bruises, talk to the director about your concerns, ask to see the security tapes, do what ever it takes to protect the child.