In re L.Y. CA2/5

I. INTRODUCTION

The mother, Crystal J., appeals from an order removing her son, Aaron L., from her custody. Aaron’s sister, L.Y., was removed from the mother’s custody. L.Y. was removed from the mother because of physical abuse. Aaron was removed from the mother’s custody because he was at substantial risk of harm based on his sister’s physical abuse. The mother does not challenge L.Y.’s removal. However, the mother argues the grounds for removing Aaron were not present. We affirm the juvenile court’s order.

II. BACKGROUND

A. Procedural Matters

On October 8, 2013, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (the department) filed a Welfare and Institutions Code section 3001 petition. The department alleges that: the mother struck L.Y. with a cord; L.Y. was struck on her arms, inflicting linear marks and a bruise to her forearm; L.Y. was struck on her back, buttocks and legs with a cord, inflicting linear marks on her back and legs; and on numerous occasions the mother struck the child with hangers and cords. The department alleges L.Y. was afraid of the mother. This fear emanated from the mother’s physical abuse of L.Y. The department also alleges the…