[Emily RN]

Actually, that's not true; only some "abusers" have their children taken away. We are as even handed in those policies as we are in judging criminals. The vast majority of abusers, at the discretion of social services, get their children back after they jump through the right hoops. It just seems that folks here want to decide that some people aren't eligible to jump hoops. No bruises doesn't sound life threatening to me, which is the usual basis for removal from home situation.

[sinkspur]

No bruises doesn't sound life threatening to me, which is the usual basis for removal from home situation.

"Rocket" Rosen, Madelyn Toogood's attorney, said that she is prepared to plead guilty to felony battery and throw herself on the mercy of the court.

Felony battery is grounds for removal from the home.