In re Jacob R. CA2/2

discussion of his drug use; he agreed to a drug test which came back positive for methamphetamine and marijuana. During another discussion with the social worker in mid-February 2012, Mother described her long history of methamphetamine use, as well as her history of anxiety, depression and trauma from both childhood abuse and domestic violence with Father. On the basis of the social worker’s assessment of Mother’s and Father’s drug use, history of domestic violence and continued hostility toward each other, the Department placed the children in protective custody. On February 16, 2012, the Department filed a dependency petition pursuant to section 300, subdivisions (a) and (b). In paragraph a-1, the petition alleged that Mother and Father had a history of engaging in violent altercations in front of Jacob and that Father had a criminal record as a result of engaging in domestic violence. Paragraphs b-1 through b-4 alleged that Father had a history of substance abuse, Mother had a history of substance abuse, Mother and Father had a history of violence and Mother had a history of mental and emotional problems. The petition further alleged that Mother’s and Father’s behavior…