The lawsuit said investigators and supervisors were not licensed social workers and didn’t have the professional basis to assess the children’s home life.
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and raising awareness of child abuse in the local area is critical for the prevention of this ongoing issue. “I don't think a lot of people realize how prevalent child abuse is in the Permian basin," said Odessa Harmony Home Prevention Director, Amanda Allen. “In 2023 the []
The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) is observing April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
HOPWOOD, Pa. (WTRF) - A local man who was employed as a foster care and adoption worker is now charged with child pornography, according to our affiliate KDKA. Cory Johnson, of Pennsylvania, allegedly photographed nude children without their knowledge. Johnson's ex-wife reportedly discovered the photos after looking at an email account she used to share []
The state has settled a Kona Circuit Court lawsuit for $750,000 with the biological parents of a 3-year-old Hawaii island boy who died eight years ago while under the temporary foster care of Chasity Alcosiba-McKenzie and her husband, Clifton McKenzie, at their Waimea home.
An event is scheduled on April 30 to spotlight foster care needs in the Las Vegas valley.
ANDALUSIA, Ala (WDHN) -- A woman is suing an Andalusia Police Officer after claiming he violated her civil rights during an unlawful arrest earlier this year. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Twyla Stallworth and her son, Jermari Marshall. The lawsuit alleges that on February 23, 2024, Andalusia Police Officer John Barton assaulted 18-year-old []
Jeannie Mai has fired back at Jeezy in their bitter divorce -- asking a judge to deny him custody of their kid because she claims he's been reckless and abusive, but he calls BS. The talk show host filed new legal docs Thursday, obtained by…
"This is a very serious issue that we feel demands serious attention and action," said Minister of Justice and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre.
Lawsuits filed on behalf of five families of deceased Alabama prison inmates claim UAB Medical Center took and retained inmates’ organs without the consent of their family members.
TOPEKA (KSNT) - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly is signing off on four bills Friday dealing with education, foster care and more. Grace Hoge, a spokeswoman for the Office of the Governor, announced in a press release April 19 that Kelly is signing four bills as the 2024 Legislative session comes to a close. More information []
The councillor is stepping down as leader of West Northamptonshire Council, which he has led since 2021.