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Family Court judge details impact of mother’s addiction on young child

A Family Court judge has described a four-year-old boy affected by his mother's addiction as extremely disturbed, noting he displayed physical violence towards other children and staff.

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A Family Court judge has characterised a young child as extremely disturbed, citing incidents of physical violence at age four towards other children and staff. The judge's comments relate to the child's situation in the context of the mother's addiction issues.

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Family Court judge describes child affected by mother’s addiction as ‘extremely disturbed’

Judge: 'At 4 years old, he was physically violent to other children, and to staff.'

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