Edward Marchesi The case of the so-called Palmoli family is unfolding on multiple fronts: on the one hand, a new professional has been appointed to handle the minors' return procedures, on the other, disciplinary proceedings have been initiated against the social worker who had previously handled the case. Tensions surrounding the matter are involving professional bodies, the family's lawyers, and the local authority that covers the costs of caring for the children.
The appointment and the procedure have immediate practical implications: a meeting has been scheduled between the new professional and the family's lawyer to agree on the modalities for the minors' gradual return, while the minors remain temporarily placed in a protected facility in the province of Chieti.
Replacing the social worker and summoning the lawyer
Mrs. Giuseppina Tittaferrante has been appointed as the new contact for the case , and will be responsible for the operational activities related to the family reintegration plan. The family's lawyer, Simone Pillon, announced that " After numerous reminders, we finally received the summons ": the appointment with the new social worker has been scheduled for September 9th.
The meeting is aimed at agreeing on the modalities of a " gradual return of minors " as ordered by the Juvenile Court of L'Aquila.
Practical role of the new assistant
The new social worker's operational duties include coordinating the steps required by the court order and monitoring the reunification process. The objective set by the Court is a phased return of the three minors to their families: the process involves periodic assessments and checks and coordination with the facility currently housing the children.
Disciplinary proceedings against Veruska D'Angelo
Concurrently with the replacement, the competent body of the Abruzzo Regional Association of Social Workers opened disciplinary proceedings against Veruska D'Angelo . The charges concern the alleged violation of six articles of the professional code of ethics . The two reports that led to the opening of the file focus on alleged shortcomings in the professional relationship and in the management of external communications.
Areas of alleged violations
The contested provisions include articles relating to the general principles of the profession , which call for the obligation to consider the individual in their biological, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual complexity and to refrain from expressing value judgments or imposing one's own value system. Other aspects of review concern respect for confidentiality and professional secrecy in relations with the press, as well as the conditions under which the professional should request to be removed from office if the trust of the individual is lost or if it is deemed necessary in the person's best interests. The disciplinary board will determine the validity of the complaints and assess possible sanctions.
Status of minors and charges of the Municipality of Palmoli
The three children, the eldest, aged 9, and the 7-year-old twins, remain in the foster home in Vasto , in the province of Chieti , where they were transferred pursuant to an order from the Juvenile Court of L'Aquila . The local community bears a financial burden to maintain the children's care: the Municipality of Palmoli, a town of approximately 800 inhabitants, supports an estimated monthly cost of approximately seven thousand euros for the reception service.
The Court has established a process that includes gradual reintegration and educational measures, including those related to public school enrollment, as part of the family reunification provisions. Until these steps are completed, the minors will remain under the care of the Vasto reception center.
The matter continues to evolve on multiple levels: the judicial and administrative aspects are intertwined with the Order's professional procedures and practical activities in the area, while the parties involved await the outcome of the disciplinary proceedings and continue operational work towards a possible reconstruction of the family unit.