In re Kenneth B.
Terry T. and the minor S.T. appeal the orders declaring S.T. and his younger adopted brother Christian T. dependents of the juvenile court, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivisions (a), (b), (d), and (j) and the findings under section 361 that substantial danger existed to the physical and emotional well-being of the minors, and no reasonable means existed to protect them without their removal from Terry T.s custody. Appellants claim sufficient evidence did not support the courts jurisdictional findings and dispositional orders. Terry T. also claims the juvenile dependency court erred in making findings under section 366.21, subdivision (e) immediately after the disposition hearing. Appellants claims lack merit. The court did not err in concluding Terry T. had inappropriately disciplined the minors and had sexually abused the minors older adopted brother Kenneth B. In addition, the court did not err removing the minors from Terry T. under section 361. Sufficient evidence existed to support the courts finding Terry T. still posed a substantial risk of harm to the minors because he had yet to address the sexual abuse alleged in the petitions. Finally, Terry T. has not shown he suffered any prejudice from the court making findings under section 366.21, subdivision (e) at the conclusion of the disposition hearing. Consequently, Court affirm.
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