Significant: It is significant that the mother has not returned as “planned.” It is also out of the norm for a parent to leave children in a public place past closing time. There is information that she has done this before.

Immediate, occurring or in process of occurring: This is occurring the children are without care and supervision right now at the time of the report. There is also information that she has done this before and in process of occurring, is acceptable as it has happened before, and they have fended for themselves and walked home.

Likely to result in severe harm: It is reasonable to conclude that children of this age being left in a public place will be met with harm to include sex trafficking, abduction, fear. It is reasonable to conclude that the children would be met with severe harm such as getting lost, being abducted from the street, being hurt such as being hit by a car should they make decisions such as setting out for home, the children have done this before. It is also reasonable to conclude that they are fearful and significant emotional discomfort as the mall is closed and they are alone.

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