BRONX TIMES R 64 EPORTER, MAY 7-13, 2021 BTR
On April 28, experts from the JE and ZB Butler Center for Children and Families and the
Family Learning Place at CHAM gathered to highlight the No Hitting Zone program, which
advocates for healthy relationships and safe environments across the lifespan.
Photos courtesy of Montefi ore
CHAM education
& community
outreach during
Child Abuse
Prevention Month
BY BRONX TIMES
During April, Child Abuse Prevention
Month, staff from the JE
and ZB Butler Center for Children
and Families at the Children’s Hospital
at Montefiore have been raising
awareness about strategies to
combat family violence.
For a decade they have been leading
efforts to educate health care
providers and the community about
nonviolent conflict resolution and
now more than ever, with increased
concerns about domestic violence
and child abuse during the pandemic,
their work to change attitudes
and behaviors is so essential.
On April 28, experts from the JE
and ZB Butler Center for Children
and Families and the Family Learning
Place at CHAM gathered to highlight
the No Hitting Zone program,
which advocates for healthy relationships
and safe environments
across the lifespan.
The No Hitting Zone reinforces
a culture of safety, health and respect
for children and adults. Experts
handed out educational materials
and resources and encouraged
the community to start a No Hitting
Zone in their own home. For more
information visit: www.cham.org/
butlercenter
FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF THE BRONX
DOCKET #: NN-05995-6/19
SUMMONS
CHILD NEGLECT CASE
In the Matter of a Proceeding Under
SEBASTIAN RIOS
SAMIRAH RIOS
Children Under Eighteen Years of Age Alleged
To Have Been Neglected by
PEDRO RIOS
Respondent.
IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
NOTICE: PLACEMENT OF YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF YOUR
RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD. IF YOUR CHILD STAYS IN FOSTER CARE FOR 15 OF THE MOST
RECENT 22 MONTHS, THE AGENCY MAY BE REQUIRED BY LAW TO FILE A PETITION TO
TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO COMMIT GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF
YOUR CHILD TO THE AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION. ALSO, THE AGENCY MAY
FILE BEFORE THE END OF THE 15-MONTH PERIOD. IF SEVERE OR REPEATED CHILD ABUSE IS
PROVEN BY CLEAR AND CONVINCING EVIDENCE, THIS FINDING MAY CONSTITUTE THE BASIS
TO TERMINATE YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS AND TO COMMIT GUARDIANSHIP AND CUSTODY OF
YOUR CHILD TO THE AGENCY FOR THE PURPOSES OF ADOPTION.
TO: PEDRO RIOS
2249 STORY AVE, 1ST FLOOR
BRONX, NY 10473
A Petition under Article 10 of the Family Court Act having been filed with this Court, and annexed hereto
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear before this Court at
BRONX VIRTUAL FAMILY COURT, PART 17 (VIRTUAL)
The Part 17 Virtual Court Part can be accessed at:
Meeting Link: https://notify.nycourts.gov/meet/ag3waa
Conference Number: (929)346-7209 - Code: 226988904#
On June 29th, 2021 at 3:30 PM and July 23rd, 2021, at 3 PM of that day to answer the petition and to be
dealt with in accordance with Article 10 of the FAMILY COURT ACT. Please call in using the above call-in
information at least five minutes prior to the hearing and from somewhere with minimal background noise.
ON YOUR FAILURE TO APPEAR as herein directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest.
BY ORDER OF THE COURT
HON. TRACEY BING
JUDGE OF THE FAMILY COURT
FURTHER NOTICE: Family Court Act §154(c) provides that petitions brought pursuant to Articles 4,5,6,8
and 10 of the Family Court Act, in which an order of protection is sought or in which a violation of an order
of protection is alleged, may be served outside the State of New York upon a Respondent who is not a
resident or domiciliary of the State of New York. If no other grounds for obtaining personal jurisdiction
over the Respondent exist aside from the application of this provision, the exercise of personal jurisdiction
over the respondent is limited to the issue of the request for, or alleged violation of, the order of protection.
Where the Respondent has been served with this summons and petition and does not appear, the Family
Court may proceed to a hearing with respect to issuance or enforcement of the order of protection.
Dated: 4/16/21
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FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
COUNTY OF THE BRONX
DOCKET #: NN-05995-6/19
NOTICE OF INQUEST
In the Matter of
SEBASTIAN RIOS
SAMIRAH RIOS
Children Under 18 Years of Age
Alleged to be Neglected by
PEDRO RIOS
Respondent.
TO: Pedro Rios
2249 Story Ave 1st floor
Bronx NY 10473
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the above named child is alleged to be neglected pursuant to Section 1012
of Article 10 of the Family Court Act.
PLEASE Call in to the Part 17 Virtual Court Part, which can be accessed at:
Meeting Link: https://notify.nycourts.gov/meet/ag3waa
Conference Number: (929) 346-7209 - Code: 226988904#
On June 29, 2021 at 3:30 PM and July 23, 2021 at 3 PM of that day to answer the petition and to be
dealt with in accordance with Article 10 of the FAMILY COURT ACT in PART 17 Virtual Court Part,
of the BRONX FAMILY COURT located at 900 Sheridan Avenue, Bronx, New York, proceedings will
be forward on INQUEST to determine;
(X) Whether the above named children are neglected pursuant to Article 10 of the Family Court Act.
(X) Whether having found said child to be neglected they shall be placed with the Commissioner of
Social Services for a period not to exceed twelve months.
Your Attorney’s Contact information is:
Jonathan Howe
Bronx Defenders
Office: (718) 838-2457
Cell: (413) 250-9352
BE ADVISED that the Court has authority to proceed even if you do not appear. Said authority is found
in Section 1042 on the Family Court Act. The court will proceed on INQUEST on the date listed above.
Evan Abitbol ESQ.
Special Assistant Corporation Counsel
Attorney for the Commissioner of the
Administration for Children’s Services
Tel: # (718) 590-0949
Dated: 4/16/21
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