What is required to establish a sufficient legal basis for a “dependency” case in the State of Florida and has Jason been abused or neglected as those terms are defined in Chapter 39 of the Florida Statutes?

What is required to establish a sufficient legal basis for a “dependency” case in the State of Florida and has Jason been abused or neglected as those terms are defined in Chapter 39 of the Florida Statutes? Explain the difference between “child abuse” and “child neglect”. When does corporal punishment constitute abuse?

What legal process/steps would the Florida Department of Children and Families have to follow to remove Jason from his legal custodian(s) and what legal process would be initiated for “shelter status”?

Explain why and how psychological maltreatment of a child by a parent or guardian may legally constitute child abuse to warrant state intervention.