Former DHR case worker forced sex acts 'in return for not taking her kids,' woman claims in lawsuit

Former DHR case worker forced sex acts 'in return for not taking her kids,' woman claims in lawsuit | AL.com:

ALABASTER, Alabama – A former Department of Human Resources case worker who faces criminal charges in a sexual assault investigation has now been named by the alleged victim in a civil lawsuit.

America’s mass incarceration problem is making kids sick

America’s mass incarceration problem is making kids sick - Salon.com:

Researchers found a strong link between parents' incarceration and depression, asthma, anxiety and other issues

The United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world, with more than 2 million people behind bars. Most happen to be parents to children under the age of 18, and nearly 70 percent of these parents are nonviolent offenders. According to current estimates, between 1.7 and 2.6 million children in this country have a parent in prison or jail. And their parents aren’t the only ones being punished, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California-Irvine on health and behavioral outcomes among children with incarcerated parents.

California over-drugs --and fails --foster youth

Mercury News editorial: California over-drugs --and fails --foster youth - San Jose Mercury News:

Will Lightbourne, head of California's Department of Social Services, says there's no simple way to end the pattern of thousands of foster children spending much of their youth drugged into malleability -- the horror eloquently revealed by reporter Karen de Sá on Sunday's Page One. He says it has to be part of the holistic rethinking of the entire foster care system that's under way, giving doctors better options than prescribing psychotropic drug upon psychotropic drug to control children who act out.

Child Protective Services Violate Public Trust; Judges Rule Against Children’s Welfare

Child Protective Services Violate Public Trust; Judges Rule Against Children’s Welfare:

Is Your Child at Risk for Court Licensed Torture and Sex Trafficking?

From Lexi Dillon to Jonah Rief, American kids are being sex trafficked out of the United States to rich buyers in foreign lands. This is a multi-billion dollar business and those leaders charged with protecting our children have failed to do their jobs. Shockingly, American judges routinely open the doors to trafficking of the youngest most innocent American children.

New plan to end secrecy in family courts

New plan to end secrecy in family courts - Telegraph:

Crucial steps towards ending secrecy in the family courts have been set out by a leading judge as he published proposals to open cases to the public for the first time.

Saudi Arabia opens family courts, first step in wider legal reform

Saudi Arabia opens family courts, first step in wider legal reform | News , Middle East | THE DAILY STAR:

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia Tuesday opened new courts focusing on family disputes, the first of a series of specialized tribunals aimed at making the kingdom's legal system faster, more transparent and predictable.

President considers family court transparency

President considers family court transparency - Marilyn Stowe Blog:

The President of the Family Division has published a new consultation paper on transparency in the family courts.