In re A.A. CA2/1

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS BELOW

When the petition was filed in this case the family consisted of father, his wife (mother), his seven-year-old son Alexis, and his three-year-old son Jason. In addition, mother babysat An. R., an unrelated nine-year-old girl. The relationship between the family and An. R. had existed for years, and she considered Alexis and Jason to be like brothers to her. On several occasions father also exercised caretaker duties as An. R.’s babysitter, and he treated her like his own daughter. The trial court found jurisdiction over the boys under section 300, subdivisions (b) and (d) based on evidence that on October 27, 2011 and prior occasions going back two and a half years father sexually abused An. R. by rubbing his erect penis against her buttocks, simulating intercourse, grabbing her buttocks, rubbing his penis against her vagina, and holding her in his lap against his penis. The incidents took place in the family home, some occurring when the boys were present (although they were apparently unaware of the abuse).

All statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code. 2 Father was arrested, but the Los Angeles County District Attorney…