Agency says social worker's action 'reprehensible'

Agency says social worker's action 'reprehensible' - KCTV5:

WICHITA, Kan. (AP) - A Kansas agency says it was "reprehensible" for 1 of its former social workers to refuse to act on behalf of a toddler who was later beaten to death.

Oklahoma Supreme Court: Baby Veronica to stay in state for time being

Oklahoma Supreme Court: Baby Veronica to stay in state for time being | Tulsa World:

Baby Veronica will celebrate her fourth birthday with her biological father this weekend after the Oklahoma Supreme Court decided to keep her in the state at least a while longer. 

Passaic County judge decides custody of child orphaned by mother's death

Passaic County judge decides custody of child orphaned by mother's death : page all - NorthJersey.com:

The father of an 11-year-old girl whose mother was killed by an alleged drunken driver last month was awarded full custody of the child in a court battle with a Clifton woman who claimed to be the girl's aunt.

Child neglect accounts for 75% of reported abuse cases

Child neglect accounts for 75% of reported abuse cases:

A new Institute of Medicine report looks at trends in child abuse and neglect, research, treatments, and effective interventions 20 years after an initial study shed light on the problem.

Oklahoma court orders SC family to return Baby Desirai

Oklahoma court orders SC family to return Baby Desirai - Live5News.com | Charleston, SC | News, Weather, Sports:

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CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) -

A second Oklahoma father is fighting for the custody of his biological daughter after she was adopted by a South Carolina family, in a case that looks strikingly similar to the custody battle for Baby Veronica.

Legislation that imposes civil liability for damages caused by illegal drugs in a community as adopted by the American Legislative Exchange Council

Model Drug Dealer Liability Act Website: Legislation that imposes civil liability for damages caused by illegal drugs in a community as adopted by the American Legislative Exchange Council:

The Model Drug Dealer Liability Act Homepage:

Tulsa lawyer uses drug dealer liability to sue for children

Tulsa lawyer uses drug dealer liability to sue for children | Tulsa World:

A Tulsa attorney is suing 51 people who have been convicted or accused of drug dealing and related offenses on behalf of three children, citing harm from their mothers' drug use.