Assignment Chapter 5 1. Please describe the current controversy surrounding DCF here in Massachusetts. Include an analysis of the Jeremiah Oliver case.

2. Hypothetical: You are running for governor of the state of Massachusetts and someone has asked you the following question: What would you do to protect the most vulnerable citizens of our state- children who are being abused and neglected? Please give a detailed response as to how you would solve the problem.

3. Please give an example of a case of abuse or neglect that is not as clear cut and argue in favor of the parent getting custody back of the child.

4. In most cases, what is the goal in Care and Protection cases? Should this be the goal in every case? Why or why not?

Adefendant charged with driving while intoxicated pleaded not guilty and insisted on a trial. right before the trial began, he fired his attorney and decided to defend himself. at one point during opening arguments, the defendant began to act like a cat, meowing and chasing an imaginary squirrel out of the courtroom. if no one else raises the issue of the defendant's competency to stand trial, what is the responsibility of the trial judge here? a) the trial judge has no responsibility, because the defendant decided to defend himself. b) the trial judge has no responsibility, because she cannot decide whether the defendant is competent to stand trial. c) the trial judge must raise the issue of competency, because the defendant is representinghimself.d) the trial judge must raise the issue of competency, because the constitution obligates her to do.