A State Agency Removes a 10-Year-Old Male Child from the Home

question 19

Multiple Choice

A state agency removes a 10-year-old male child from the home of parents who abused him. What is the name of the legal doctrine that allows the state to act in the best interest of the child?

• A) safe haven law
• B) no hassle provision
• C) best interest of the child concept
• D) res ipsa loquitur
• E) parens patriae

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