In re I.M. CA2/2

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On June 27, 2013, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (Department) filed a section 300 petition on behalf of I.M. (age 17), Es.B (age 10), Esh.B. (age nine), and A.B. (age eight). N.B. (Father), who is the father of Es.B., Esh.B. and A.B., is not a party to this appeal. I.M.’s father is O.M., whose whereabouts are unknown, is also not a party to this appeal. As sustained, the petition alleged that Mother and her male companion, Father, have a history of engaging in violent altercations. On June 23, 2013, in I.M.’s presence, Father choked Mother causing her to have difficulty breathing. Mother struck Father with her hands inflicting marks to Father’s arm and neck. Father pushed Mother. Father was arrested for domestic violence and child endangerment. Father’s violent conduct against Mother endangered the children’s physical health and safety and placed them at risk of physical harm. The detention report stated that the children resided with Mother and an adult sister. On June 23, 2013, a child abuse referral was generated alleging emotional abuse from domestic violence in the home. The report stated that Father and…