A video of a woman abusing a child at an orphanage is causing an uproar in Vietnam’s Bac Lieu Town and has triggered a police investigation.
Saturday, February 07, 2015
Horrific child abuse at Vietnam orphanage caught on camera
Horrific child abuse at Vietnam orphanage caught on camera
A video of a woman abusing a child at an orphanage is causing an uproar in Vietnam’s Bac Lieu Town and has triggered a police investigation.
A video of a woman abusing a child at an orphanage is causing an uproar in Vietnam’s Bac Lieu Town and has triggered a police investigation.
Couple accused of chaining up adopted son indicted on child abuse charges
Couple accused of chaining up adopted son indicted on child abuse charges
A grand jury indicted a Memphis couple accused of chaining up their adopted 8-year-old son in July 2014.
A grand jury indicted a Memphis couple accused of chaining up their adopted 8-year-old son in July 2014.
Colorado man can contest Utah adoption, court rules
A Colorado man was improperly denied an opportunity to contest an adoption in Utah of a son born from a brief sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl, the Utah Supreme Court ruled Friday.
Report: No evidence of sex abuse at Texas immigration lockup
Report: No evidence of sex abuse at Texas immigration lockup
Department of Homeland Security investigators have found no evidence of sexual abuse and harassment at a South Texas immigration lockup that houses women and children, according to a report released Friday.
Department of Homeland Security investigators have found no evidence of sexual abuse and harassment at a South Texas immigration lockup that houses women and children, according to a report released Friday.
Social worker turnover leads to high caseloads
Social worker turnover leads to high caseloads
Sara Barth had nightmares about the mounting pile of cases on her desk: children covered in bruises, kids confessing they'd been raped, mothers dead of drug overdoses.
Sara Barth had nightmares about the mounting pile of cases on her desk: children covered in bruises, kids confessing they'd been raped, mothers dead of drug overdoses.
Friday, February 06, 2015
Foster children removed from Leesburg group home after alleged sexual assault
Foster children removed from Leesburg group home after alleged sexual assault
Florida Department of Children and Families have removed all foster children from a Leesburg group home after sexual assault allegations surfaced earlier this year.
Florida Department of Children and Families have removed all foster children from a Leesburg group home after sexual assault allegations surfaced earlier this year.
Nebraska privatization of child welfare hasn't produced 'any measurable benefit,' new study finds
Nebraska privatization of child welfare hasn't produced 'any measurable benefit,' new study finds
Nebraska’s five-year experiment with privatizing child welfare has not produced “any measurable benefit” for the state, according to a study released Thursday.
Nebraska’s five-year experiment with privatizing child welfare has not produced “any measurable benefit” for the state, according to a study released Thursday.
Miss. could set penalties for false reports of child abuse
Miss. could set penalties for false reports of child abuse
Republican Sen. Joey Fillingane of Sumrall says that during custody disputes, people sometimes falsely accuse a former spouse or former boyfriend or girlfriend of child abuse.
Republican Sen. Joey Fillingane of Sumrall says that during custody disputes, people sometimes falsely accuse a former spouse or former boyfriend or girlfriend of child abuse.
Bellingham family who fled CPS found in California; children OK
Bellingham family who fled CPS found in California; children OK
Three Bellingham children will head back to Washington soon after their parents took them hundreds of miles away to escape Child Protective Services.
Three Bellingham children will head back to Washington soon after their parents took them hundreds of miles away to escape Child Protective Services.
CPS misses state mandated deadlines for investigations
CPS misses state mandated deadlines for investigations
Between 15-20% of investigations handled by Washington Child Protective Services are not finished within the state mandated 90-day deadline, according to the Office of Family and Children's Ombuds.
Senate passes bill which would make filing false child abuse claim a crime
Senate passes bill which would make filing false child abuse claim a crime
Making a false report of child abuse could become a crime in Mississippi.
Making a false report of child abuse could become a crime in Mississippi.
New evidence surrounding Dozier reform school
RESEARCHERS AT USF RELEASED A REPORT ON THE DOZIER REFORM SCHOOL FOR BOYS. THEY SAY THERE'S EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT A LONG HISTORY OF HORRIFIC TREATMENT.
THE IMPOSSIBLE JOB OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
THE IMPOSSIBLE JOB OF CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Some years ago in Southern California, a 400-pound lesbian decided that life with her 300-pound partner and their three adopted children wasn’t worth living, so she drove into a semi truck, crushing her legs and hips and leaving her in the hospital for months. When she got out, she weighed just 90 pounds, but she was meaner than ever, a tweaker hooked on pain pills who took out her misery on the kids. One day, the youngest had to be airlifted out of the home with a knife in her chest.
Some years ago in Southern California, a 400-pound lesbian decided that life with her 300-pound partner and their three adopted children wasn’t worth living, so she drove into a semi truck, crushing her legs and hips and leaving her in the hospital for months. When she got out, she weighed just 90 pounds, but she was meaner than ever, a tweaker hooked on pain pills who took out her misery on the kids. One day, the youngest had to be airlifted out of the home with a knife in her chest.
Pope Francis says it is fine for parents to smack their children if they are misbehaving
Pope Francis says it is fine for parents to smack their children if they are misbehaving
Pope Francis has said it is fine for parents to smack their children as punishment for misbehaving.
The Pope said parents should punish their children, 'do the right thing, and then move on,' as he acted out the movement of smacking a child on the bottom.
Mercury News editorial: Foster kids need legal protection against over-drugging
Mercury News editorial: Foster kids need legal protection against over-drugging
A wave of legislation about to hit the California Legislature on the alarming pattern of over-drugging foster children will require careful navigating. But it's heartening that lawmakers are anxious to deal with the problems described in heartbreaking detail over the past year by the Bay Area News Group's Karen de Sá.
A wave of legislation about to hit the California Legislature on the alarming pattern of over-drugging foster children will require careful navigating. But it's heartening that lawmakers are anxious to deal with the problems described in heartbreaking detail over the past year by the Bay Area News Group's Karen de Sá.
Thursday, February 05, 2015
Former foster mom gets three years
Former foster mom gets three years
A former Bloomfield foster parent has been sentenced to three years in jail.
A former Bloomfield foster parent has been sentenced to three years in jail.
Sherilee Slatter was sentenced Thursday morning by Justice Wolf Tausendfreund in Belleville.
In December, Slatter was found guilty of sexual exploitation and sexual assault stemming from allegations that first arose in 2005 when she was the foster mother of a 15-year-old boy. Her married name at the time was Sherilee Fildey.
Santa Clara child welfare system fails key standards
Santa Clara child welfare system fails key standards
The performance of Santa Clara County’s child welfare system last year fell below more than a dozen standards set by federal and state governments while struggling with limited staff to meet higher caseloads of foster children, according to county officials.
The performance of Santa Clara County’s child welfare system last year fell below more than a dozen standards set by federal and state governments while struggling with limited staff to meet higher caseloads of foster children, according to county officials.
Facebook page claims military parents abuse their children
Facebook page claims military parents abuse their children
A Facebook page called “Military parents abuse their children”, which professed its mission was to highlight what page creators claim is a proven link between military enlistment and child abuse, caused a firestorm of outrage online. A meme was also created on the page that said: “Stop the abuse. Pretty Please”
Note: The anti-abuse people will attack anybody.
A Facebook page called “Military parents abuse their children”, which professed its mission was to highlight what page creators claim is a proven link between military enlistment and child abuse, caused a firestorm of outrage online. A meme was also created on the page that said: “Stop the abuse. Pretty Please”
Note: The anti-abuse people will attack anybody.
Report Raises 'Significant Concern' With Use Of Restraints, Seclusion In Connecticut Schools
Report Raises 'Significant Concern' With Use Of Restraints, Seclusion In Connecticut Schools
A 4-year-old boy identified with a developmental delay was physically restrained by school staff after he "threw (puzzle) pieces on the floor and across the room" while playing with a puzzle on a classroom rug.
A 4-year-old boy identified with a developmental delay was physically restrained by school staff after he "threw (puzzle) pieces on the floor and across the room" while playing with a puzzle on a classroom rug.
Officials worried about extremely high Red Lake child foster care numbers
Officials worried about extremely high Red Lake child foster care numbers
Beltrami County commissioners are voicing dismay at the large number of Red Lake children being placed in court-ordered foster care, including 305 in just the month of November.
Beltrami County commissioners are voicing dismay at the large number of Red Lake children being placed in court-ordered foster care, including 305 in just the month of November.
DCF Abuse Hotline Refused 2 Calls Before Phoebe Jonchuck Was Thrown Off Bridge
DCF Abuse Hotline Refused 2 Calls Before Phoebe Jonchuck Was Thrown Off Bridge
The secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families told lawmakers Wednesday that the state abuse hotline screened out not one but two calls about potential danger to 5-year-old Phoebe Jonchuck — with the first call a week before her death in the waters of Tampa Bay.
The secretary of the Florida Department of Children and Families told lawmakers Wednesday that the state abuse hotline screened out not one but two calls about potential danger to 5-year-old Phoebe Jonchuck — with the first call a week before her death in the waters of Tampa Bay.
Man sentenced to more than 24 years in foster daughter's death
Man sentenced to more than 24 years in foster daughter's death
A 38-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 24 years in state prison for causing the death of his 10-month-old foster daughter in a shaken baby case.
A 38-year-old man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 24 years in state prison for causing the death of his 10-month-old foster daughter in a shaken baby case.
Lawyer wants judge to order measles shots for 4 children
Lawyer wants judge to order measles shots for 4 children
A court-appointed attorney for four children removed from their parents' care asked a Michigan judge on Wednesday to order measles vaccinations for the children against the wishes of their parents, who are trying to regain custody in an ongoing child neglect case.
A court-appointed attorney for four children removed from their parents' care asked a Michigan judge on Wednesday to order measles vaccinations for the children against the wishes of their parents, who are trying to regain custody in an ongoing child neglect case.
A click of a button could put you on child abuser list
A click of a button could put you on child abuser list
In Michigan no one is safe. If a Child Protective Services worker has "concern" that you have abused or neglected a child, your name could end up on the Michigan Central Registry, a database of 275,000 names.
Wednesday, February 04, 2015
Child welfare officials on defensive over child death 'transparency'
Child welfare officials on defensive over child death 'transparency'
Florida’s top child welfare officials were on the defensive before a House committee on Wednesday as they defended an annual report on child deaths that had been stripped of data and embarrassing details about the state’s role in failing to protect the children whose lives were lost.
Florida’s top child welfare officials were on the defensive before a House committee on Wednesday as they defended an annual report on child deaths that had been stripped of data and embarrassing details about the state’s role in failing to protect the children whose lives were lost.
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