by admin | Mar 4, 2014 | News
The state House has passed a bill that would extend from 30 days to 30 business days the length of time investigators with the state Children’s Division have to conduct an investigation into child abuse allegations. Supporters, including the bill’s sponsor...
by admin | Dec 27, 2013 | News, Politics / Govt
The state Supreme Court has heard arguments on two cases that could result in pending child abuse investigations being thrown out, and the removal of names from the state’s child abuse and neglect registry. Two women filed lawsuits saying child welfare workers...
by admin | Dec 27, 2013 | News, Politics / Govt
Child welfare advocates are worried about how the state Supreme Court will rule on two cases related to the time it takes to investigate reports of child abuse and neglect. Two lower courts have agreed with two women who say child welfare investigators didn’t...
by admin | Jul 8, 2013 | Crime / Courts, News
Governor Jay Nixon will sign into law on Tuesday legislation meant to offer more protections to children from sexual abuse and tragic ends. One provision in House Bill 505 changes the way in which a person required to report instances of child abuse may make that...
