In Re Dorinda A.

[EDITORS' NOTE: THIS PAGE CONTAINS HEADNOTES. HEADNOTES ARE NOT AN OFFICIAL PRODUCT OF THE COURT, THEREFORE THEY ARE NOT DISPLAYED.] *Page 1659 OPINION In this dependency case, we conclude that substantial evidence supports the juvenile court's assertion of jurisdiction over the minor children, and its dispositional orders. FACTS On March 29, 1991, respondent department of children's services (the Department) filed a petition seeking to have Dorinda and Edwin A. and their two siblings declared dependent children of the court pursuant to section 300 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. 1 The amended petition alleged that the minor children's natural father, appellant Luis A., sexually abused Dorinda; that the minors were exposed to violent confrontations between their parents; that appellant beat the children with a belt and broom, and kicked them, causing unreasonable pain and suffering; that their parents were not adequately providing for, supervising or protecting them; and that there was a substantial risk of continued abuse. At the time, Dorinda was four years old and Edwin was two years old. *Page 1660 Appellant was arrested on March 27, 1991, for committing a lewd act with…