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State Keeps Death Files of Abused Children Secret

When Elisa Izquierdo, a 6-year-old, was killed by her mother in 1995, she became a symbol of a dysfunctional bureaucracy, one that allowed a drug addict to retain custody of her daughter despite numerous reports of abuse. The 1995 memorial … Continue reading

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House panel approves bill for child fatality panel

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The House Health and Welfare Committee has given its approval to a bill that would create a panel of experts to review cases in which children are killed or seriously injured because of abuse or neglect. Democratic … Continue reading

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N.J. ASSEMBLY PANEL APPROVES BILL TO BROADEN HOW DYFS INVESTIGATORS DEFINE CHILD ABUSE

N.J. Assembly panel approves bill to broaden how DYFS investigators define child abuse Share Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Share on Linkedin Share via MySpace share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the … Continue reading

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Agency Urges Lawmakers to Protect Children

CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA Lawmakers in West Virginia will get back to work at the State Capitol on Wednesday as the 2012 Legislative Session officially gets underway. Several hot topics and issues will be discussed during this session, including protecting children. … Continue reading

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Governor, lawmakers name child abuse study panel

HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA Lawyers and experts on child abuse were among those named Tuesday to a new panel established to study Pennsylvania’s child abuse laws and propose changes. Legislative leaders and Gov. Tom Corbett announced their appointments to the Task Force … Continue reading

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