Substance Use, Custody, and Neglect - Clarifying West Virginia's Legal Standard

Learn about West Virginia's legal standards regarding substance use in child custody and neglect cases through this 34-minute webinar presented by Jennifer Stephens as part of the WVCTSI SUD Project ECHO series. Gain clarity on how substance use disorders intersect with child welfare law, understand the specific legal criteria and standards applied in West Virginia courts when substance use is a factor in custody determinations, and explore the legal framework surrounding neglect cases involving parental substance use. Examine the nuances of how courts evaluate substance use in relation to child safety and parental fitness, and understand the legal precedents and statutory requirements that guide decision-making in these complex cases.