by Alisa Nelson | Jul 14, 2021 | Crime / Courts, Education, News
A group of abuse survivors showed up at the Missouri Capitol today to watch as Gov. Mike Parson signed into law a bill intended to help prevent child abuse and neglect at the state’s faith-based boarding schools. The gathering was a time of heavy emotion for them,...
by admin | May 16, 2021 | Crime / Courts, Education, News
Bipartisan legislation that would regulate faith-based boarding schools like the now-defunct Circle of Hope Girls’ Ranch in southwest Missouri’s Humansville is heading to the governor’s desk, after receiving final legislative approval. House Minority...
by admin | Apr 14, 2021 | Business, Crime / Courts, Education, Health / Medicine, News
Bipartisan legislation aimed at regulating faith-based boarding schools like the now-defunct Circle of Hope Girls’ Ranch in southwest Missouri’s Humansville will be heard Wednesday by a Missouri Senate committee in Jefferson City. The Senate Seniors,...
by Alisa Nelson | Apr 8, 2021 | Crime / Courts, News
The work of the Missouri Children’s Division is being reviewed after abuse allegations involving several faith-based boarding schools went under the public’s radar for years. An investigation by the Kansas City Star has found students at some of these places have been...
by admin | Mar 10, 2021 | Business, Crime / Courts, Education, Health / Medicine, News, Politics / Govt
(Brian’s story updated to include details on the Householders’ initial court appearance) The owners of the now-defunct Circle of Hope Girls Ranch in southwest Missouri’s Humansville remain jailed without bond, after being charged with 102 felonies...