Detention officers allegedly locked migrant mothers and children in a dark room, took away internet access, and threatened to take their children away from them after some went on a hunger strike to protest conditions at a Texas immigration detention center, according to lawyers and advocates. In a five-day strike that ended Saturday, about 78 women went on a hunger and work strike or acted in solidarity to demand better food and medical care, as well as their release from the Karnes Detention Center.
Monday, April 06, 2015
Mothers And Children Allegedly Locked In A Dark Room For Protesting Detention Conditions
Mothers And Children Allegedly Locked In A Dark Room For Protesting Detention Conditions
Detention officers allegedly locked migrant mothers and children in a dark room, took away internet access, and threatened to take their children away from them after some went on a hunger strike to protest conditions at a Texas immigration detention center, according to lawyers and advocates. In a five-day strike that ended Saturday, about 78 women went on a hunger and work strike or acted in solidarity to demand better food and medical care, as well as their release from the Karnes Detention Center.
Detention officers allegedly locked migrant mothers and children in a dark room, took away internet access, and threatened to take their children away from them after some went on a hunger strike to protest conditions at a Texas immigration detention center, according to lawyers and advocates. In a five-day strike that ended Saturday, about 78 women went on a hunger and work strike or acted in solidarity to demand better food and medical care, as well as their release from the Karnes Detention Center.
Foreign adoptions by Americans reach lowest mark since 1982
Foreign adoptions by Americans reach lowest mark since 1982
The number of foreign children adopted by U.S. parents dropped by 9 percent last year to the lowest level since 1982, according to new State Department figures.
The number of foreign children adopted by U.S. parents dropped by 9 percent last year to the lowest level since 1982, according to new State Department figures.
Winnipeg’s Child and Family Services kids further hurt by chaos in the legislature
Winnipeg’s Child and Family Services kids further hurt by chaos in the legislature
What happens when a provincial government descends into a months-long power struggle? Not too much, apparently.
What happens when a provincial government descends into a months-long power struggle? Not too much, apparently.
Hearing Set This Week For Brighton Mother Targeted By DHS
Hearing Set This Week For Brighton Mother Targeted By DHS
A hearing is set this week for a Brighton mother who says she is being illegally harassed by the Michigan Department of Human Services in their effort to gain control over her daughter.
A hearing is set this week for a Brighton mother who says she is being illegally harassed by the Michigan Department of Human Services in their effort to gain control over her daughter.
L.A. County paid millions to troubled foster care agency despite warnings
L.A. County paid millions to troubled foster care agency despite warnings
Los Angeles County officials paid a foster care nonprofit millions of dollars in taxpayer money even though government investigators repeatedly warned of problems with the organization, including allegations of financial misconduct and child abuse.
Los Angeles County officials paid a foster care nonprofit millions of dollars in taxpayer money even though government investigators repeatedly warned of problems with the organization, including allegations of financial misconduct and child abuse.
Sunday, April 05, 2015
Boy suspected of being abused by foster parents
Boy suspected of being abused by foster parents
Pictures of a nine-year-old boy suspected of being abused by his foster parents have gone viral online in China after they were uploaded by an Internet user on Sina Weibo on Friday.
Pictures of a nine-year-old boy suspected of being abused by his foster parents have gone viral online in China after they were uploaded by an Internet user on Sina Weibo on Friday.
Bill crafted after Frederick County toddler's death clears state Legislature
Bill crafted after Frederick County toddler's death clears state Legislature
The legislation gives social workers more freedom to keep children in foster care rather than reunite them with their biological parents. Current law enables officials to deny reunification only in cases of torture, chronic abuse, sexual abuse, or chronic and life-threatening neglect.
The legislation gives social workers more freedom to keep children in foster care rather than reunite them with their biological parents. Current law enables officials to deny reunification only in cases of torture, chronic abuse, sexual abuse, or chronic and life-threatening neglect.
Saturday, April 04, 2015
Children in care – the scandal that this election will ignore
Children in care – the scandal that this election will ignore
Over the coming weeks, I hope to explore some of the huge political issues that will scarcely be mentioned in this claustrophobically unreal election campaign. This week it is what I have often described here as one of the most disturbing scandals in Britain today, the catastrophic state of our highly secretive “child protection” system.
Over the coming weeks, I hope to explore some of the huge political issues that will scarcely be mentioned in this claustrophobically unreal election campaign. This week it is what I have often described here as one of the most disturbing scandals in Britain today, the catastrophic state of our highly secretive “child protection” system.
HSLDA Takes Prosecution of Arizona CPS Worker to Supreme Court
HSLDA Takes Prosecution of Arizona CPS Worker to Supreme Court
Note: Good luck, I lost faith in the Supreme Court after the Baby Veronica case.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit excused two Arizona social workers from liability for threatening to take John and Tiffany Loudermilk’s children into state custody if they didn’t immediately consent to a search of their home.
Note: Good luck, I lost faith in the Supreme Court after the Baby Veronica case.
Child protection agency must turn over abuse report
Child protection agency must turn over abuse report
Luzerne County Children and Youth Services must provide a confidential report on child abuse to attorneys representing a Scranton boy suing Lackawanna County’s child protective agency for failing to protect him from sexual abuse.
Luzerne County Children and Youth Services must provide a confidential report on child abuse to attorneys representing a Scranton boy suing Lackawanna County’s child protective agency for failing to protect him from sexual abuse.
Letters: Beware false accusations of child abuse
Letters: Beware false accusations of child abuse
False accusations, charges and prosecutions of child abuse can destroy not only individuals but also families, neighborhoods and entire communities. Such charges, whether made by private individuals, health care workers, police or prosecutors make people lose faith in the entire justice system.
False accusations, charges and prosecutions of child abuse can destroy not only individuals but also families, neighborhoods and entire communities. Such charges, whether made by private individuals, health care workers, police or prosecutors make people lose faith in the entire justice system.
Ontario urged to ban use of hotels, motels for foster children
Ontario urged to ban use of hotels, motels for foster children
Ontario needs a policy to prohibit youngsters’s aid societies from placing kids in hotels and motels when foster and group properties aren’t accessible, the province’s child advocate says.
Ontario needs a policy to prohibit youngsters’s aid societies from placing kids in hotels and motels when foster and group properties aren’t accessible, the province’s child advocate says.
Friday, April 03, 2015
Boy, 15, charged in vicious attack on teen girl in Winnipeg
Boy, 15, charged in vicious attack on teen girl in Winnipeg
A 15-year-old boy has been charged in the vicious beating of a teen girl in downtown Winnipeg near a hotel where both were living in the care of children's services.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged in the vicious beating of a teen girl in downtown Winnipeg near a hotel where both were living in the care of children's services.
Foster care child abuse case headed to grand jury
Foster care child abuse case headed to grand jury
Graphic pictures show black and blue bruises that covered Justin Cook's body.
Graphic pictures show black and blue bruises that covered Justin Cook's body.
Appeals court gives counties more power to remove kids from homes
Appeals court gives counties more power to remove kids from homes
Wading into a sensitive area of child welfare, a California appeals court panel has ruled that county officials can remove a dangerously incorrigible child from the home even if the parent has responded appropriately to the behavior problems.
Wading into a sensitive area of child welfare, a California appeals court panel has ruled that county officials can remove a dangerously incorrigible child from the home even if the parent has responded appropriately to the behavior problems.
Teen girl and her alleged attacker both foster children at Winnipeg hotel
Teen girl and her alleged attacker both foster children at Winnipeg hotel
The victim of a violent sexual assault and her alleged attacker are both foster children who had been placed at the same Winnipeg hotel – the latest revelation in a case that native leaders say proves the child-welfare system is damaging to the vulnerable people it is supposed to protect.
Thursday, April 02, 2015
DCFS late in probing more than 300 child abuse, neglect claims: audit
DCFS late in probing more than 300 child abuse, neglect claims: audit
A new report released Thursday detailed additional problems at the state's troubled Department of Children and Family Services that could "result in further endangerment" of the children the agency is charged with protecting.
A new report released Thursday detailed additional problems at the state's troubled Department of Children and Family Services that could "result in further endangerment" of the children the agency is charged with protecting.
Manitoba vows to stop housing foster children in hotels but other provinces engage in same practice
Manitoba vows to stop housing foster children in hotels but other provinces engage in same practice
A day after Manitoba said it would abandon the placement of foster children in hotels, several other provinces confirmed they, too, engage in the practice, though it appears to happen with much less frequency.
A day after Manitoba said it would abandon the placement of foster children in hotels, several other provinces confirmed they, too, engage in the practice, though it appears to happen with much less frequency.
Fears for children as research shows the average child in Wales spends just five hours a week playing outside
Fears for children as research shows the average child in Wales spends just five hours a week playing outside
Research found the average child in Wales spends just five hours a week playing outside – more than half the 12 hours a week their parents did..
Research found the average child in Wales spends just five hours a week playing outside – more than half the 12 hours a week their parents did..
Audit finds deficiencies in DHHS oversight performance
Audit finds deficiencies in DHHS oversight performance
The latest state audit of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, released Wednesday, found a series of direct and material deficiencies and errors in the department’s oversight performance.
The latest state audit of the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, released Wednesday, found a series of direct and material deficiencies and errors in the department’s oversight performance.
California court: State can take custody of out-of-control kids even if parents not to blame
California court: State can take custody of out-of-control kids even if parents not to blame
The state can remove an out-of-control child from the custody of a parent even if the mother or father is not to blame for the child's behavior, a California appeals court said Thursday.
The state can remove an out-of-control child from the custody of a parent even if the mother or father is not to blame for the child's behavior, a California appeals court said Thursday.
Waco woman accused of injuring foster child while "disciplining" the child
Waco woman accused of injuring foster child while "disciplining" the child
A 29-year-old Waco woman has been booked into the McLennan County Jail after a school nurse reported injuries to a child who was being fostered by the woman.
House panel approves “conscience protection” adoption bill
House panel approves “conscience protection” adoption bill
A House committee approved a “conscience protection” adoption bill Thursday despite warnings that it will lead to discrimination against gay couples, an economic backlash and subject the state to ridicule by a TV comic who loves to lampoon Florida.
DCF responds to former child protection worker’s lawsuit
DCF responds to former child protection worker’s lawsuit
The Kansas Department for Children and Families has responded to a “whistleblower” lawsuit filed by a former child protection worker who accused the agency of firing her after she called her supervisor’s attention to false reports filed by a social worker.
The Kansas Department for Children and Families has responded to a “whistleblower” lawsuit filed by a former child protection worker who accused the agency of firing her after she called her supervisor’s attention to false reports filed by a social worker.
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