In re S.S. CA2/8

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

Mother J.S. is the parent of K.S. (born in 1996), A.G. (born in 1998), B.G. (born in 2001), S.S. (born in 2005) and C.S. (born in 2008). Father is the biological parent of S.S. and C.S., and the stepfather of the other children. Father had a lengthy criminal history dating back to 1987, when he plead guilty to possession of a controlled substance for sale. Father‟s most recent conviction was in 2006 for possession of a controlled substance. 1. Petition On January 13, 2012, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services filed a petition, which as later amended alleged (1) mother physically abused A.G. by striking her with a fishing pole and with extension cords; (2) father was violent towards mother, and mother failed to protect the children from father‟s violence; (3) father sexually abused A.G., including digitally penetrating and orally copulating her vagina, fondling her breasts, forcing her to orally copulate him, and giving her a vibrator; (4) father threatened to kill A.G. if she disclosed the sexual abuse; and (5) mother allowed father into the home after learning father sexually abused A.G. 2. Sexual Abuse of A.G. On January 10,…