Read the case: How the child safety net failed Ezra Raphael http://www.floridaschildrenfirst.org/how-the-child-safety-net-failed-ezra-raphael/
Conduct research using at least 3 information sources on the case you are assigned. Attempt to locate official reports or documents for DCF, law enforcement and other professional sources. You are encouraged to begin your search using the Innocents Lost databaseLinks to an external site.. It is the most comprehensive resource available. In addition, you are expected to search all other sources which will include newspapers, websites, television stations in the area the child lived, etc.
Answer: Provide a timeline of the child’s life and Department of Children and Families and Community Based Care agency involvement leading up until the child’s death. Identify all professionals involved and explain their role and documented professional opinions.
Identify and discuss any ethical dilemmas on the part of the involved child welfare professionals and other professionals (i.e., law enforcement, educators, attorneys, judges). Was there anything that should have been reported that was not, any relationship boundary issues, any lack of follow-through, and/or any compromising positions?