Many of you probably have seen by now, or at least heard
about, the video of the toddler in Omaha, Nebraska being cursed at and cursing
in return. The video was posted first by a relative or friend of the boy’s
mother and then shared by the Omaha Police
Officers Association, the local union, for the purpose, it said, of
highlighting problems in the community. The treatment of the boy has sparked
national outrage and highlighted difficult problems that continue concerning
teen pregnancy, relationships between police officers and the neighborhoods
they protect and exploitation on social media.
The mother of the young boy, whose name has not been made
public as she is only sixteen herself, has come forward to say that she takes
good care of her son and the cussing was not indicative of his normal
behavior. However, the concern is more with the teenagers
and adults involved in this situation and their questionable judgment, as
well as additional the revelation that this same young boy was injured in a
shooting that took place in the home several months ago.
The police union
has been criticized by the ACLU and other community action groups for
posting the video, stating that it only serves to further exploit the child and
cause further distrust for officers as some claim the decision to share the
post was racially charged.
The boy, along with three other children in the home, including
the boy’s mother, have been removed from the residence and placed in
protective custody.
All children deserve
to feel safe and loved in their homes. Sadly, we read too many instances in
which this is not the case. If you need protection for your child from another
family member or if you believe a child in your family is being neglected or
abused and you want to take action, the family
law attorneys at Bertolino LLP can help. We are parents, too, and will work
tirelessly to protect the most innocent among us. Please contact us today.
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