Hundreds of alleged child abuse cases not being investigated due to lack of social workers

HONOLULU (KHON2) - Hundreds of alleged child abuse or neglect cases are not being investigated in the state, because there aren't enough social workers to handle the caseloads.

It's a problem with potentially severe consequences, and lawmakers are now stepping in.

A decade ago, hundreds of state positions were cut due to the recession. Several social workers in the state's Child Welfare Services branch lost their jobs.

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