DSHS official allegedly failed to report abuse
A high-ranking children's protective services supervisor in the Yakima office of the Department of Social and Health Services failed last year to properly investigate or report at least five allegations of child abuse and neglect at two day care centers, according to a whistleblower investigation by the state Auditor's Office.
An interesting article to read that addresses many of these problems and their causes as well as possible solutions, in the child welfare system is at:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ndaa.org/pdf/unto_third_generation.pdf
"Unto the Third Generation: A Call to End Child Abuse in the United States within 120 Years"
One point made there is about case workers:
"Their training is inadequate, and the number of workers is too small for the number of families in trouble. Some of the cases would require a battalion of cops, doctors, and social workers to handle; instead there are two kids fresh out of college with good intentions and a handful of forms." by Anna Quindlen
I also invite you to visit me at my child abuse focused site at: http://childpersonfromthesouth.blogspot.com
Nothing less than a grass roots effort is likely to make much difference for abused kids, or those innocent adults who suffer becasue of the failings of this system...even on a global basis.
A Child is Waiting.
Take care...be aware,
Nancy (AKA Child Person From The South)