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Jane Doe was born in the US and lives with her father, mother and sister. Her father and mother met in the US and were married here. After their marriage, her father's other children joined the family from Jordan.
01/10/07
"I met with Jane Doe's mother first, at her request. She reported that the family has had ongoing problems because of her husband's children from his previous marriage in Jordan.
Stating (The children) lived with them for the past five years and have caused conflict between her and husband..
She and her husband are currently In marriage counseling to deal with the issues.
Jane Doe processed at length her distress about body image and low self esteem which began when her parents signed her and her sister up for modeling when they were very young. When she was about 7 she began being pressured to lose weight and her sister actually became anorexic last year. Jane Doe said that her parents did not notice that her sister was eating one meal (a salad) a day and spending two hours at a time on the treadmill. She thinks she herself is fat and worries about it but also feels that by not being skinny, she is taking control of her own life. Jane Doe's abuse was traumatic because the brother who assaulted her took pictures and had her pose which she connected with the modeling and poor self esteem. She has a lot of confusion about her self image at this point.
02/08/07
In the last two weeks her father and mother have separated and are in the process of divorce. Prior to the separation Jane Doe told both parents about the suicidal thoughts/gesture she made right after the Incident with the brother who assaulted her and she also had her sister tell them that she had been anorexic for a year. Jane Doe feit like they had not taken the Information very seriously. She said that her grades have Improved a lot and she finds herself feeling happy at school, although she feels sad at home.
03/01/07
Jane Doe's mother called to tell me that she and her husband are considering reconciliation and want to tell the girls this Sunday.
03/01/07*
Jane Doe is having some Issues with her mother today. Her mother has grounded her from going to the skating rink this weekend and Jane Doe complained that her mother insisted on staying at the skating rink when they do go.
03/14/07
Jane Doe's mother has been talking with the girls about her feelings and anxletles about their father. She has asked Jane Doe to call him and explain why she wants to talk to him in a therapy setting because "he'll only belleve it from her". Jane Doe feels very conflicted and upset and states that she knows far too much about her mother's feelings about her father and about their relationship. I met with her mother separately and asked her not to discuss the separation or her feelings about her husband with her daughters. We have arranged for her to have her own therapist here so that she has a venue to process what is going on.
03/29/07
Jane Doe said she tried to talk to her mother but her mother related it to her own relationship with Jane Doe's father and then sald she couldn't give very good advice because she did not do well with men. Jane Doe feels very frustrated because she thinks her mother is too obsessed with her father.
05/10/07
Jane Doe's mother has told her that she and her father are going on a trip for four days in a couple of weeks and the girls will need to stay with friends.
05/24/07
We rescheduled for two weeks because her parents will be on a trip together next week and the girls will be staying with friends.
06/07/07
Jane Doe reported that her weekend with her friend went well. Her parents went gambling together.
06/14/07
Jane Doe said that her father has begun moving his clothes and other belongings back Into the home
08/09/07
Jane Doe's mother reportedly tells the children they are poor and cannot afford school clothes this year. Jane Doe is also starting high school in several weeks. She continues to do well and that her father has Integrated back into the family without any problems for her.
09/06/07
Jane Doe was disappointed that her mother forgot their last session but is doing fine. She is adjusting to high school.
10/04/07
Jane Doe's mother reportedly said that Jane Doe and her sister are now getting work permits so that they can get part time jobs. Jane Doe reports that things at home are bad and her mother is upset because she has to pay all the bills
10/18/07
Jane Doe belleves that her mother will ask her father to leave the home soon, that he is making their financial situation much worse because he has bills that her mother now has to pay. Jane Doe is concerned about her parents. We talked about how much of this is her problem, it appears that her mother is letting her know more information these days and is using her as a sounding board.
12/13/07
Jane Doe is still concerned about her sister who has started eating again but is purging afterwards. Her mother has made an appointment with someone who works with anorexia/bulimia for her sister and Jane Doe feels relieved. She has been to church with a friend and found support there and actually found herself crying when the youth minister talked about the problems that many teenagers face. Jane Doe feels somewhat allenated from her family at this point.
12/20/07
Jane Doe, her mother and sister and she are going to Virginia for Xmas and will stay in a condo where she will be able to ski and Jane Doe is in better spirits today.
01/03/08
Jane Doe's father reportedly called while they were in Virginia for Xmas and her mother was upset about it on Xmas day. They ended up not having Xmas dinner. Jane Doe is upset and is very tearful today and feels like she doesn't have anyone she can talk to right now.
01/17/08
Jane Doe sald that her sister is cutting herself and that her boyfriend is supportive of the behavior. Jane Doe has told her mother and I talked with her mother about her sister seeing another therapist or else going back to see the therapist who deals with eating disorders.
01/10/08
Before the session her mother asked me to address what she perceives as an eating Issue with Jane Doe, who she says eats when she is stressed. She does not appear substantially overweight, but her mother sald that she is concerned because Jane Doe eats when she is stressed.
02/07/08
Jane Doe said that she is very worried about her sister who has continued to cut herself. Again. I stressed to her mother that her sister needs to be seen by a therapist immediately.
02/14/08
Jane Doe reports today that her sister tried to overdose on aspirin and musinex last night.
02/21/08
I met with Jane Doe and her sister, and their mother. Her sister has just been released from the hospital and Jane Doe is worried because she won't break up with her boyfriend. The boyfriend threatened to kill Jane Doe and her friend that her mother is aware of it and she agrees that she will go to the school and report it tomorrow. I met with Jane Doe separately and she admitted that she has overdosed on aspirin herself, then goes to bed. This has happened three times. We talked about clinical depression and she has the symptomatology. She agrees that she needs to see a psychiatrist for a medication evaluation.
02/28/08
I talked with her mother who is having a hard time finding a psychiatrist so I gave her the names of some who might take her insurance.
03/06/08
I talked with her mother about the psychiatric evaluation and it has been scheduled. Unfortunately, the first opening was in six weeks. I suggested that she call and ask to be placed on a cancellation list and she agreed to do so.
05/19/08
Jane Doe reports that she is more Involved with her new boyfriend. She has started going to church again and he meets her at the youth group on Wednesday nights. She is hoping that he is sincere about his reasons for going to her church. He is not in school because he was expelled for vandalism and there is some question as to whether or not he will face criminal charges. She said that her mother is aware of Jane Doe's new boyfriend not being In school and why.
08/14/08
Jane Doe is upset because her mother came into the basement last week and caught her and her new boyfriend In a sexually compromising position.
08/21/08
Jane Doe is upset today because her mother read her journal and confronted her about some things that she has written about but her concern is more that her mother read her Journal and she feels she no longer has that avenue open to her. She said she is not able to trust her mother not to read any further entries.
08/26/08
Jane Doe is still sad about her mother reading her journal and has not written in it since. We talked about how that has been a positive outlet for her and that it has been Important for her. She does not trust being able to write anymore.
11/17/08
Jane Doe is very excited because she is going to be baptized this weekend and her family from Virginia is coming to be a part of the ceremony.
12/01/08
Jane Doe reports that her baptism ceremony went very well and she wanted to share her feelings about it. Her family from Virginia came and she thinks they are all very proud of her for her religious conversion.
03/19/09
Jane Doe reports that her sister, and their new friends "the boys" were at Walmart yesterday and were sitting in the car while their mother went inside. When she looked over at the car next to them, her brother (the oldest one who assaulted her) was sitting there with his girlfriend. She has not seen him since the Incident almost two years ago. When her mother came back they acted like nothing had happened. Jane Doe is upset, While her dad was supportive, she did not feel her parents really paid attention to her because they were going through serious marital problems at that time.
04/02/09
Jane Doe did her written homework from The Courage to Heal although she finds it hard to trust that her mother won't read what she wrote since she read her journal several months ago.
04/16/09
She finds herself anxious when she is journaling because she worries that her mother might find it and read it.
07/30/09 ⭐
Jane Doe reports that her new boyfriend has been arrested. Jane Doe is hopeful that she can visit him in jall but has to have Identification to do so and is worried that since she is only 15 and he is 20, there could be legal issues if she does.
01/21/10
Jane Doe's mother would not let her go to her older sister's engagement party. Jane Doe admitted that she had her friends drop her off at a nearby park at midnight because she was afraid to go home.
02/02/10 Phone Call
Jane Doe is smoking marijuana. Jane Doe has told her mother that she does not intend to stop, no matter what and her mother has filed an undisciplined minor charge.
02/16/10
I received a phone call from Juvenile Justice about Jane Doe will be referred to the Majors program for a substance abuse assessment and treatment.
02/18/10
I met with Jane Doe and her mother, and her mother's therapist today. Jane Doe said she wanted for her mother to be consistent with consequences. I asked her mother to describe some good things about Jane Doe and she said she was a good model. We talked about other qualitles such as Jane Doe being a very good writer and that she has a lot of insight.
02/25/10
Jane Doe will begin the substance abuse program soon. She said that recently her father told her that the brother who assaulted her has been in contact with him and that he would be seeing him at times. He told Jane Doe that he would avold having the brother present while she was there but that he wanted her to know.
03/05/10
Jane Doe tearfully ventilated about friends being angry at her and everybody talking about her and "hating" her.
03/11/10
Jane Doe reports that she is actually liking the Majors program. She doesn't feel like she has the same degree of problems with marijuana as the other girls do and likes being a positive role model for her peers.
03/18/10
She was angry that adults needed to be consistent and admitted that this has been a serious issue with her mother. Jane Doe is going to school every day and is doing well. She has a date for the prom and she shared that with her mother too. She continues to go to the Major's group and expressed her annoyance that the other kids seem so focused on continuing to do drugs.
04/09/10
She was angry that her court counselor was not at the office when their appointment had been scheduled and she ventilated about adults needed to be consistent and admitted that this has been a serious issue with her mother.
04/22/10
Jane Doe is very frustrated with her mother today and admitted that she had missed one day but said that her progress report which she got today, shows she is on-track to graduate her Junior Year. She is frustrated about prom because her mother is concerned about the cost of the dress and getting her hair and nails done. Jane Doe has found a dress she likes for $119 and she thinks that is reasonable.
05/06/10
Jane Doe went to the prom and had a great time. She missed Monday and is angry at her mother for being upset and telling her that she is a failure. She agrees it was wrong but said that she is sad because she knows that she and her mother will never be close. She sald that her mother has almost nothing to do with her sister and goes upstairs and shuts the bedroom door when she gets home from work. She realized that the only time she and her mother even talk to each other is when her mother is angry at her. She is still attending the Majors program and reports that she is learning a lot and likes the program.
06/10/10
She has finished the Majors program and thinks she is back on a good track now.
08/11/10
Jane Doe said that the brother who assaulted her brought the child support to her mother several weeks ago and she answered the door. She tried to make herself believe that it was not really him and acted like he was someone she did not know. She felt angry at her mother because she was nice to him but felt positive that she did not have flashbacks and only remained upset about 15 minutes.
08/26/10
Jane Doe called before her appointment time to request a family session with her sister, as well as her mother and her mother's therapist. They were upset and felt as if she was treating them like children. Jane Doe said that she felt like she is much better but her mother is not acknowledging that, that she continues to focus on negativity.
09/30/10
Jane Doe is doing well and concentrate on graduating this year. She has started checking into cosmetology schools and plans to apply in the next few weeks.
02/10/11
We talked with her mother and she agreed to make an appointment this week for an evaluation.
02/17/11
Jane Doe said her mother has not yet made an appointment for medication and she feels embarrassed to bring it up.
03/03/11
Jane Doe is going to school, doing her school work and not much else. She has undertaken the project of cleaning the entire house and she said that the house has not really been cleaned in a decade. She said she was cleaning layers of dirt and dust and throwing out unnecessary Items and it felt like she was doing that internally as well. She is still depressed and her mother still has not made the appointment for the psychiatrist so I suggested that she make the appointment herself.
03/10/11
She is feeling much closer to her father and she and her sister plan to spend the weekend with him. She talked about the differences in how her mother relates to her and how her father does. She processed some memories of physical abuse by her mother.
03/17/11
Jane Doe ran into her older sister and brother from Jordan at the mall this week. She has not seen her brother in several years. Seeing them made her think about the relationship they had with her mom and how her mom manipulated Jane Doe by talking to her about her problems with the siblings and their father. Jane Doe said she had disliked all of them for years but now sees that her mother influenced how she perceived them. She views them differently now and wants a closer relationship with her father and siblings, except for the brother who assaulted her. She plans to spend more weekends with her dad. She continues to clean the house and expressed her annoyance that her mother does not seem to appreciate the massive amount of work she and her sister have done.
03/31/11
Jane Doe ventilated about her mother and she said she thinks that her mother simply cannot provide what she needs emotionally. She has come to the conclusion that it is not deliberate on her mother's part; she is just unable to do so.
04/07/11
Jane Doe is in a very good mood today. She has joined a writer's group and read some of her work to them for the first time. She was very happy about the response and remembered that I had told her years ago that she was a good writer after she shared her journal with me. She is coming to terms with her relationship with her mother but sald she is sad that I am the only adult in her life with whom she can talk.
05/09/11
Jane Doe is very excited because she has a job as a hostess at a restaurant. She has finished most of her course work at the early college and is taking her last class on line. She will graduate.
05/16/11
Jane Doe is continuing to like her job and finds that she is being more and more responsible and plans to apply to cosmetology school.
08/02/11
Jane Doe reports that she has made a decision to apply to a cosmetology school. She has started the application process for financial aid and has found a subsidized student apartment close to the school. She will be able to transfer her job to the same one close to the school and her apartment. Jane Doe is disappointed that her mother and father have not given her a graduation present even though both have promised to do so. Her father had sald he would take the girls out to dinner to celebrate but he has not called to schedule it and has not responded to her messages.
09/29/11
Jane Doe's mother called and requested an emergency appointment. She is upset because the great grandmother in the family died and Jane Doe wants to work instead of going to the funeral in Virginia with her.
I met with Jane Doe first and she was upset. She has been working a lot of hours In an effort to save money for beauty school. She said neither her mother nor her father have offered to help financially at all and she has been worried about how she is going to manage. She said she was not really close to her great grandmother and does not want to miss three days of work.
Her mother joined the session and was extremely upset about Jane Doe's decision not to go to the funeral with her. She said Jane Doe never supported her emotionally and that she was being very selfish for wanting to work. Jane Doe attempted to explain and tearfully said that she has been trying very hard in the past several months to grow up and take responsibility for herself. Her mother responded that Jane Doe was going to move away and never spend any holidays with the family again which Jane Doe denled. Her mother angrily said that she knew the restaurant business and she was sure they would not let Jane Doe have Thanksgiving and Christmas off this year and she knew Jane Doe would choose to work instead of going to Virginia with her family. I attempted to point out that this transition period is a very difficult one for parents and young people.
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Jane Doe's mother said that was a long time ago and Jane Doe. hasn't been supportive of her since. Jane Doe said that her mom is the mother and Jane Doe is the daughter but her mother has always wanted Jane Doe to be in the parent role. Jane Doe was able to calmly and rationally tell her mkther that she felt that nothing she did was good enough. she said her mother has not commented in any way about how Jane Doe has grown in the past several months.
02/15/12
Jane Doe has now turned 18 so I had her sign a new consent and the 5027 so that she can continue to receive services. She was involved with a married man for several months but did not know that he was not separated.
Update on TREATMENT PLAN/GOALS:
Jane Doe has gone through a difficult time in the past six months but appears to be resolving some of her Issues. She continues to work on improving her relationship with her mother, decreasing the negative effects of the sexual abuse, making healthier life choices and learning how to deal with her anxiety symptoms in a positive way.
ADMIT DATE: 12/21/06
DATE OF DISCONTINUATION: 06/29/12
It's assumed that after this Jane Doe was successfully able to move out from her mom's house and moved in with her new boyfriend who was addicted to heroine.
Jane Doe became a resident at a local substance abuse treatment facility in 2014. At the time of admission, she was in the crisis stage of recovery and presented as unemployed, with active substance use and strained family relationships. During her residency, Jane Doe attended individual counseling, support groups, and life skills programming, and maintained consistent participation with partnering organizations.
Jane Doe achieved goals related to employment, enrollment in cosmetology school, and reestablishing family connections. She successfully completed the program and was awarded a certificate of completion covering the period from August 3, 2013, to May 19, 2014.
In 2015, Jane Doe moved back into her mother’s home. Limited information is available regarding that period due to largely un-readable therapy notes. The following was recovered:
01/25/16
Jane Doe reported that she has not had a meaningful relationship with her mother since 2011. She stated that she asked her mother at that time to have a relationship, but felt that her mother was emotionally unable to do so. Jane Doe reported that her mother’s comments toward her were focused primarily on her appearance and that there was little emotional engagement. Jane Doe stated that she was advised at the time that her mother was unable to provide what she was seeking, and she reported that she ultimately gave up on pursuing a relationship with her.
Jane Doe also referenced to the brother who assaulted her in 2006. She stated that her father responded with visible emotional distress, whereas her mother currently speaks about the brother frequently and interacts with him in a friendly manner. Jane Doe reported feeling distressed by this contrast.
Jane Doe stated that her mother does not ask her direct questions or communicate openly, but instead monitors her by reading her phone and text messages without permission. She reported a pattern of hoping for change in the relationship, followed by disappointment when these expectations are not met.
After she had her first child. Jane Doe's mother married her step father and she and her daughter moved in with them when her daughter was Two years old. Here's what was reported:
11/15/18
Jane Doe is supposed to be in class (for her associates in arts), but she chose to attend the appointment instead. She reported an incident earlier in the week in which she believes she may have observed her stepfather in the bathroom with the lights off shortly before Jane Doe’s daughter exited the bathroom. Jane Doe stated that she does not want to make assumptions but reported feeling scared and nervous about what might have occurred. She noted that a somewhat similar incident occurred approximately one month ago. Jane Doe reportedly was strongly encouraged at that time to speak with her stepfather regarding limits and boundaries.
Jane Doe expressed a desire to move out of the home but reported financial limitations. She stated that she is attempting to graduate as soon as possible but feels unsure of herself and uncertain about decision-making. Jane Doe's mother works as a teacher. Jane Doe's sister stated, “I feel like he is doing everything he can to make us dependent on him.” She was encouraged to focus on self-care strategies.
12/05/18
Jane Doe reported that she spoke with her daughter to assess whether her grandfather had behaved inappropriately. She reported that the bathroom issue was discussed but that no additional concerns were disclosed, and she stated that things are otherwise going well.
Jane Doe reported plans to transfer to a university for her bachelor's degree and stated that she obtained her transcript from beauty school but did not complete the program. She reflected on a pattern of initiating projects and then discontinuing them, including a YouTube channel that reached approximately 1,000 views and blogging about beauty, comedy, and skits. She reported that receiving negative emails led her to stop posting content. She stated that some friends continue to watch her videos but that she fears negative reactions from others. Jane Doe reported considering quitting her job at the events center and expressed interest in traveling in the future.
12/19/18
Jane Doe reported that she told her stepfather that he needs to refrain from removing his pants in front of Jane Doe’s daughter. She stated that both she and her mother have now confronted him regarding this boundary. Jane Doe reported working fewer hours with Uber and increased hours at the events center. She stated that she has been decorating for Christmas and reported some improvement in mood.
Jane Doe discussed encounters with former romantic partners who have expressed interest in reconnecting, which she does not wish to pursue. She stated that she prefers to use dating applications during her school break. We discussed healthy relationships. Jane Doe referenced that her sister had previously been in a relationship with her daughter’s father.
01/17/19
Jane Doe reported that she recently started back to school but misfiled the academic year for financial aid and is currently awaiting resolution. She stated that she has asked her parents for financial assistance. Jane Doe reported that her stepfather continues to disregard the boundary related to bathroom behavior in front of her daughter. She stated that he provided her with a lengthy written list of concerns. Jane Doe reported that she and her stepfather are no longer speaking due to ongoing boundary violations.
Jane Doe reported that she is actively working toward moving out. She stated that her beauty school loans are currently in deferment across multiple accounts and that consolidation will be difficult to manage.
03/07/19
Jane Doe reported that she continues to drive for Uber and Lyft and is attempting to leave her position at the events center. She stated that driving at night has been particularly stressful and physically exhausting and that she would prefer to stop night driving. Jane Doe reported reduced scheduling at the events center and described feeling increasingly depressed.
Jane Doe reported that since speaking with her stepfather about entering the bathroom while Jane Doe was present, his behavior has changed and she described him as acting strangely. She stated that he has been spending a significant amount of time outside the home. We discussed coping skills to manage ongoing stressors related to the home environment. Jane Doe remains focused on developing a plan to move out.
SOCIAL / FAMILY UPDATE:
Jane Doe’s mother married Jane Doe’s stepfather. Jane Doe reports that shortly after the marriage, the stepfather was confronted regarding an incident in which he entered the bathroom while Jane Doe was present. Since that time, Jane Doe reports that his behavior has changed significantly. She describes him as acting strangely, spending extended periods of time outside the home, and creating a stressful living environment. Jane Doe processed coping strategies during session and expressed a desire to move out of the home.
FAMILY CONTEXT / BACKGROUND:
Jane Doe reports that her sister currently resides in the home with Jane Doe, their mother, and the stepfather. Jane Doe describes the home environment as highly conflictual. She reports that the stepfather exhibits controlling behavior, disregards boundaries, and frequently directs derogatory and transphobic remarks toward her sister. Jane Doe stated that her sister is on the autism spectrum and is actively attempting to establish independence, including pursuing a career in writing.
01/27/20 – INCIDENT AT HOME:
Jane Doe reported a significant altercation that occurred in the home. She stated that her stepfather was moving cabinets in the garage while her sister’s bag, containing a laptop and flash drive, was placed nearby. Jane Doe reports that the stepfather proceeded without regard for the bag, nearly damaging it. Her sister intervened verbally, expressing concern about her property.
Jane Doe reports that her mother supported the stepfather during the confrontation. The stepfather allegedly made further derogatory remarks toward Jane Doe’s sister regarding her gender identity and responded dismissively when corrected. Jane Doe reported that the situation escalated, resulting in a physical altercation in which the stepfather placed his hands around her sister’s neck, choked her, and walked her backwards as if to break her neck. Jane Doe stated that her young daughter attempted to intervene but was ignored. The altercation ended when Jane Doe’s mother physically separated them.
Jane Doe reports that her sister feared for her safety during the incident.
POLICE / EMS CONTACT:
Jane Doe reported that her sister contacted law enforcement and was evaluated by emergency medical services. Jane Doe stated that the responding officer discouraged her sister from pursuing charges, indicating that legal consequences could result for both parties due to the earlier spitting incident. Jane Doe reported that the officer’s statements and demeanor caused her sister to feel unsafe and unsupported, and no formal report was filed.
HISTORICAL PATTERN OF CONFLICT:
Jane Doe's sister reported a pattern of prior incidents involving the stepfather, including:
2018: Disposal of furniture belonging to Jane Doe’s sister without her consent.
2021: Giving away a fireplace intended for Jane Doe’s sister without notifying her.
Ongoing reports of racist comments made by the stepfather regarding Black and Mexican individuals, despite Jane Doe’s child being mixed.
Repeated disruption of Jane Doe’s sister’s professional Zoom workshops through intentional noise and use of power tools near her room.
CURRENT STATUS:
Jane Doe reports that her sister is engaged in individual therapy, vocational programming, and actively planning for independent living. Jane Doe stated that her mother continues to minimize the sister’s concerns, characterizing her reactions as immature and encouraging her to tolerate the stepfather’s behavior, including his views regarding gender identity.
Jane Doe expressed concern about the emotional impact of the home environment and continues to focus on coping strategies and plans for relocation.
ATTESTATION:
Jane Doe reports that the above information is accurate to the best of her knowledge.
Signed: May 2021
In May 2021, Jane Doe’s mother filed a complaint alleging the following:
Jane Doe’s mother alleged that from birth to the present, Jane Doe’s daughter primarily resided with her and that she functioned as the child’s sole caregiver. She further alleged that Jane Doe and the child’s father permitted her to act as the primary custodian.
Jane Doe’s mother reported that Jane Doe made multiple calls to law enforcement alleging attempted break-ins involving tampering with door locks. She also reported that Jane Doe contacted police regarding an object described as a “sex toy bunny flashlight with a remote control” found under Jane Doe’s daughter’s bed. Law enforcement reportedly investigated and found a plain stuffed rabbit.
Jane Doe’s mother reported concerns regarding Jane Doe’s behavior, including allegations of paranoia. She stated that Jane Doe accused her stepfather of spying on her through cameras hidden in night lights, although no cameras were found in the home. Jane Doe’s mother further alleged that Jane Doe accused the stepfather of coordinating with an individual in New York to surveil her; it was later determined that the stepfather was communicating with his own mother, who resides in Montana.
Jane Doe’s mother reported that Jane Doe contacted her sister stating that her life was in immediate danger. Jane Doe’s mother reported that upon checking on her, Jane Doe appeared to believe there was a recording device in the room. Jane Doe reportedly contacted law enforcement, and officers responded to the residence. Jane Doe’s mother further alleged that Jane Doe placed an additional call to 911 in the presence of responding officers, again stating that her life was in danger.
Jane Doe was then involuntarily admitted to the hospital. Jane Doe’s mother reported that Jane Doe had not slept for several days, carried a diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and was inconsistent with prescribed medication use.
Jane Doe’s mother further alleged that Jane Doe falsely accused the stepfather of abusing Jane Doe’s daughter and continued to assert that the stepfather had a criminal history involving sexual abuse of minors, despite no criminal record being identified. Jane Doe’s daughter was evaluated by her pediatrician and at a local children’s hospital, and no signs of sexual or physical abuse were identified.
Additional allegations included that Jane Doe did not consistently bathe or change her daughter’s clothing, allowed frequent preschool absences, kept the child up late at night, and that the child appeared fatigued when brought to school. Jane Doe’s mother also reported concerns regarding Jane Doe’s access to transportation and alleged that Jane Doe planned to reside with her father upon release, whom she stated lacked adequate space for both Jane Doe and the child.
Jane Doe’s mother requested that the Court grant her both temporary and permanent custody of Jane Doe’s daughter, including immediate custody and restrictions preventing Jane Doe from removing the child from the Court’s jurisdiction.
Following approximately two months of investigation, the Court dissolved the order. The allegations were determined to be unfounded, baseless, in other words, they were false allegations.
All prior allegations were investigated and ruled unfounded. In 2022, it was alleged that Jane Doe contacted her child’s paternal grandmother stating that her daughter was ill and required medication. While detailed information regarding the initial phone call is unavailable, the text message communication was reviewed and is summarized below:
The paternal grandmother reported speaking with Jane Doe’s mother, who stated she was willing to assist financially but only by paying the provider directly and requested that Jane Doe contact the her and her step father with a decision. Jane Doe responded that this arrangement was expected and declined the assistance. Two days later, Jane Doe reported that she had spoken with a physician and obtained the prescribed medication. The communication indicated that Jane Doe’s daughter was improving and that her symptoms were resolving. The paternal grandmother expressed relief regarding the child’s improvement.
Jane Doe reported that this interaction, along with multiple other attempts at communication, were initiated by Jane Doe’s mother or were otherwise used as efforts to reestablish contact.
Jane Doe reported continued distress related to these interactions. During this period, Jane Doe’s daughter received counseling services through her local public school. A summary provided by the school counselor indicated that Jane Doe’s daughter demonstrated significant improvement in emotional regulation, social engagement, and classroom functioning. The counselor reported that Jane Doe’s daughter was interacting appropriately with peers, making friends, and showing increased comfort in the school environment.
The counselor indicated that individual counseling sessions were no longer necessary at that time but stated that periodic check-ins would continue to monitor progress and classroom adjustment. No referral for additional therapeutic services was recommended. The counselor also reported implementing a simple emotional communication tool in the classroom to support Jane Doe’s daughter in expressing feelings and managing anxiety related to school tasks.
The counselor expressed appreciation for the opportunity to work with Jane Doe’s daughter and noted positive overall progress.:
07/14/23
DSS received a report concerning Jane Doe and her daughter. A deputy from the Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to Jane Doe’s apartment after neighbors reported hearing the mother screaming and yelling at the child. The reporting party stated that Jane Doe was heard yelling, “I wish you were never born.” The deputy reported that Jane Doe did not answer the door.
Later that afternoon, representatives from DSS and FSS made an unannounced visit to the apartment; no one answered the door. DSS and FSS then went to the apartment complex office to confirm the tenant information but were informed that the property manager would not be available until 07/18/23.
07/18/23
FSS contacted the apartment complex manager and confirmed that the tenants of the apartment were Jane Doe and her daughter.
07/20/23
FSS and an investigator from the Sheriff’s Office made contact with Jane Doe and her daughter at the apartment. Jane Doe was described as short and abrupt in her responses. She was wearing headphones and stated that she was hard of hearing due to a prior injury.
Jane Doe’s daughter was present at the door. Jane Doe did not allow FSS or the investigator to enter the apartment; however, the living room was visible from the doorway and appeared to have minimal furnishings.
FSS informed Jane Doe that the agency had received a report regarding screaming and yelling coming from the apartment and that concerns had been raised about the child’s welfare. Jane Doe stated that she had been yelling at a medical transportation provider over the phone after a last-minute cancellation, as she needed transportation for her daughter’s medical appointment. She reported that she “lost it” while speaking to the company.
Jane Doe was observed to speak very rapidly, shift topics frequently, and demonstrate difficulty maintaining focus, making it challenging to follow her narrative.
Jane Doe requested that FSS and the investigator return later in the day, stating that she goes to bed early and that her daughter had schoolwork to complete. Jane Doe then closed the door.
FSS observed that Jane Doe’s daughter appeared small for her reported age of six years. The child did not speak, avoided eye contact, and repeatedly looked down at the floor.
08/02/23
The investigator reviewed a call in which Jane Doe contacted the Sheriff’s Department in a distressed state, reporting that she lacked transportation to obtain groceries for her daughter. A master deputy contacted the on-call DSS worker and advised that a worker would follow up the next morning. In the interim, the deputy transported Jane Doe and her daughter to Walmart and assisted them in obtaining groceries.
08/03/23
FSS and the investigator conducted another unannounced visit to the apartment; no one answered the door. The investigator contacted Jane Doe by phone. Jane Doe stated abruptly that she was driving in the rain and could not talk, indicated she would need to contact the Sheriff’s Department to schedule a time to meet, and ended the call.
It was later determined that Jane Doe and her daughter were with a representative from a domestic violence shelter (DVS) at the bank. FSS and the investigator waited at the apartment until they returned. Upon arrival, Jane Doe, her daughter, and the DVS worker allowed FSS and the investigator to enter the apartment.
During the visit, Jane Doe was observed to display paranoid behaviors. She spoke rapidly and made statements indicating concerns that her computer was recording her and that her phone was listening to her.
Jane Doe’s daughter was observed to be extremely fatigued, repeatedly falling asleep while seated at the kitchen counter and struggling to keep her eyes open.
The DVS worker expressed significant concern for the child, stating that the child rarely speaks, does not smile, and frequently appears excessively tired.
After leaving the residence, the investigator contacted the DVS worker, who reported that Jane Doe’s daughter became highly distressed and began exhibiting signs of a panic response when the DVS worker offered to transport Jane Doe and her daughter to a medical appointment following the visit by FSS and the investigator. The DVS worker reported that Jane Doe declined the offer. The DVS worker further stated that Jane Doe reported her daughter had been upset earlier due to not wanting to leave the house and that Jane Doe administered Motrin to the child in an effort to calm her.
08/08/23
FSS and the investigator conducted another unannounced visit to the apartment. Jane Doe opened the door abruptly and appeared hostile. She refused to allow FSS and the investigator to enter the residence and instructed them to call prior to any future visits. Jane Doe used her cell phone to take a photograph of herself with FSS and the investigator, stating she wanted documentation of the visit. Jane Doe requested that they leave, stating she was scheduled to meet with the DVS worker to obtain groceries.
08/09/23
FSS and a supervisor staffed the case. Based on the totality of concerns, a decision was made for DSS to assume emergency custody of Jane Doe’s daughter.
No reasonable efforts to prevent removal were deemed to have been made.
Jane Doe’s sister reports that living with Jane Doe’s mother and witnessing what she describes as a destructive parenting style toward Jane Doe’s daughter has been extremely damaging to her mental health. She stated that although she did not want to leave, she felt unable to show up for anyone while Jane Doe’s mother remained actively involved in her life. Jane Doe’s sister described Jane Doe’s mother as a covert narcissist and reported that living with Jane Doe’s mother and stepfather made her feel as though she was “going crazy.”
Jane Doe’s sister further alleged that Jane Doe’s mother has a severe mental illness that she believes others do not fully understand. She expressed significant distress regarding the current custody dispute, stating that Jane Doe’s mother pursued custody of Jane Doe’s daughter in a malicious manner. Jane Doe’s sister warned strongly against allowing Jane Doe’s mother to obtain custody, stating, “Don’t let her win.”
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