Accused family court judge says he doesn't remember alleged inappropriate behavior

Accused family court judge says he doesn't remember alleged inappropriate behavior | The Asbury Park Press NJ | APP.com:

An Ocean County family court judge accused of inappropriately touching women and making inappropriate comments at a holiday party says he does not remember doing so, but “does not question the perceptions of those who have alleged otherwise.”

Bill would require assessment of children in Kentucky's child protection system

Bill would require assessment of children in Kentucky's child protection system | Politics and Government | Kentucky.com:

FRANKFORT — Removed from her parents' custody when she was 8, Heather Walker bounced from relative to relative before she entered the state child protection system at 13. She moved seven times in the first year after becoming a ward of the state.

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DCS worker reassigned after arrest, loss of custody of child

DCS worker reassigned after arrest, loss of custody of child | The Tennessean | tennessean.com:

A Children’s Services case worker from Gallatin has been reassigned to a position in which she does not work with children after being arrested for aggravated assault and having police take away custody of her own child.

IRLI Investigation Finds CASA de Maryland Violating Non-Profit Laws against Political Advocacy

IRLI Investigation Finds CASA de Maryland Violating Non-Profit Laws against Political Advocacy - PR Newswire - sacbee.com:

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) recently completed a multi-year investigation of CASA de Maryland, an illegal alien advocacy organization operating in DC and Maryland. IRLI has determined that the organization has egregiously violated its tax exempt status by engaging in electioneering, political and campaign activities. IRLI has filed a complaint with the IRS and Maryland Comptroller, seeking to expose CASA's illegal activities and strip the organization of its 501c3 tax exempt status.

Brevard mom battles partner for custody of their child

Brevard mom battles partner for custody of their child | News - Home:

Same-sex custody battle over child heads to Fla. Supreme Court

Overmedication Rates in Foster Care Children Higher in Georgia

WABE: Overmedication Rates in Foster Care Children Higher in Georgia (2012-02-16):

"Psychotropic medications" such as Ritalin, Risperdal and Xanax help treat mental disorders. But Georgia prescribes these drugs for children in foster care at a higher rate than the national average.Many foster care children in the country are overmedicated.

Indian parents in custody row with Norway meet children

BBC News - Indian parents in custody row with Norway meet children:

An Indian couple in a child custody case in Norway have seen their children for the first time in three months.