In fact, «almost half of parents who kill a disabled
child serve no jail time at all.»
Not exact matches
Before their
children's fifth birthday, 50 % of these fathers and 10 % of these mothers have
served time in
jail (Center for Research on
Child Wellbeing, 2013).
In addition to domestic violence, parents were asked if the
child lived with anyone who had a problem with alcohol or drugs; if they lived with anyone who was mentally ill, severely depressed or suicidal; if they lived with anyone who
served time in
jail or prison; if a parent or guardian was divorced or separated; or if a parent or guardian had died.
Interfering with court - ordered parenting
time can amount to a criminal act, and in some places, a parent who conceals a
child from the other parent for the purpose of interfering with custody or visitation may
serve jail time.