What does it mean when neglect is substantiated?
What does it mean when neglect is substantiated? This is because findings of substantiated concern fall short of announcing that a parent or caregiver has engaged in child neglect or abuse, while nevertheless suggesting that the Department is concerned about a child's safety or welfare. What is a substantiation of abuse? SUBSTANTIATING means that a report made pursuant to NRS 432B. 220 was assessed and that the preponderance of evidence supports that the abuse or neglect exists. (NAC 432B. 170(7)(a) requires credible evidence; however, agencies are maintaining a stricter guideline with preponderance of evidence.) What is an indicated finding? It...