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If the social worker thinks that the child is in danger, the social worker can remove the child from the home to a safe place. When this happens, the social worker and the parents have to go to court. The social worker has to prove in court that the child was in danger. | If the social worker thinks that the child is in danger, the social worker can remove the child from the home to a safe place. When this happens, the social worker and the parents have to go to court. The social worker has to prove in court that the child was in danger. | ||
The parents have the right to argue that their child should not be taken away from them. The parents should have a lawyer. If they can’t afford a lawyer, they should contact the Legal Services Society. For contact details see the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find | The parents have the right to argue that their child should not be taken away from them. The parents should have a lawyer. If they can’t afford a lawyer, they should contact the Legal Services Society. For contact details see the [[Find Out More in Learning about the Law|Find Out More]] section. | ||
The law is to protect children. The judge has to decide if the child needs protection. Then the judge will decide what will happen to the child. | The law is to protect children. The judge has to decide if the child needs protection. Then the judge will decide what will happen to the child. | ||
