Why do cps workers feel compelled to twist the truth/outright lie about some things if they're protecting kids

If they investigate a neglect allegation, and show up at the accused house and everything looks good, but a few dirty dishes are left in the sink, they will lie and turn those few dishes into a whole sink full. In other words, it can possibly make the judge think the person is nasty, and affect how he or she rules? Why is this allowed? and why can't the judge see through some of what the cps workers are doing?Why do cps workers feel compelled to twist the truth/outright lie about some things if they're protecting kids
CPS has a legislated right to err on the behalf of the child. To that end , one dish becomes dishes (which is several); half a laundry basket full becomes an overflowing hamper..As an investigative tool they may lie, twist, exagerate and falsely or negatively assume the truth of the matter, with the colusion of the courts. The ultimate aim of all this is to protect the kids. Most times it works. Sometimes it does not. Allegations of sexual abuse, physical abuse, suspected abuse should be investigated.When recanted or retracted, courts and CPS view them with distaste and many times not allow them.

You may recall the Day Care abuse case in Saskachewan where the owners (father and mother and son) were charged. The judge came down on the CAS for inept handling, suggestive interogation and a list of other comments. The son ended up found guilty; The parents innocent and destroyed. Another case was the ritualistic killings and canibalism the CPS aledged. The judge came down on the investigators in that case too. The childrens stories were just too far out in space.Why do cps workers feel compelled to twist the truth/outright lie about some things if they're protecting kids
Children ar helpless, they have less rights and are very vulnarable. They in some cases need more protection.Why do cps workers feel compelled to twist the truth/outright lie about some things if they're protecting kids
Well, first all judgments are subjective. What I think of (using the example you site) as a 'sink full' of dishes and what you think are not necessarily the same. I'm a bit of neat freak, to me if I can't see the bottom of the sink because of stuff in it, then it's way past full...others might think as long as you can put something on top and it doesn't fall out then the sink is not full.



If you are aware of a 'lie' being told by a CPS worker, provide evidential proof of that lie and they are the one in trouble. If they are testifying in court, under oath, they must tell the truth.



Interpretation and fact make this fuzzy, and it may be your perception that they always 'twist the truth'. Judges and CPS workers see a lot of stuff...all the time...and they try to do what is in the best interest of the child. They are however only human, and a judgment they make on any given day will be colored by thousands of things. Seek clarification on any interpretation...."I'm sorry, what does 'sink full' mean?"
In many cases, the workers are over-worked and over scheduled. They have too many cases to look at and are not allowed by state law to work overtime or to work off the clock. In fact, in the State of Florida, if you are a State Employee and work "off the clock" you can be fired. So, many parts of the job are never performed. Unfortunately, the victim is often a child that is not checked on or is investigated less thoroughly than required.



If you want to complain, don't blame the lying worker or the supervisor that turns a blind eye, blame the State Government that refuses to provide the funds, the workforce, and the person-hour coverage necessary to protect the children. Your Governor and State Legislature should be your first place to complain.