Social worker accused of raping boys in his care

Social worker accused of raping boys in his care - Sunderland Echo:

A TRUSTED senior social worker was a “rapist of children who carried out sickening sex attacks on vulnerable boys in his care”, a court heard.

Funeral held for local toddler killed by foster father

Funeral held for local toddler killed by foster father - www.ktnv.com:

Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- A local toddler allegedly killed by her own foster father was laid to rest on Wednesday.

Mental Health Watchdog Applauds Vatican’s Investigation Into Psychiatric Drugging of Children

Mental Health Watchdog Applauds Vatican’s Investigation Into Psychiatric Drugging of Children | Mental Health News:

The mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights applauds the Vatican for launching an investigation into the harmful effects of prescription psychiatric drugs. The conference brings together professionals to discuss the harmful consequences of overusing psychiatric drugs for treating mental and emotional disorders in children, as well as how a similar trend is hurting pregnant mothers

CPS caseworkers at fault in child's death — but not managers

CPS caseworkers at fault in child's death — but not managers - San Antonio Express-News:

SAN ANTONIO — The state Office of the Inspector General found that four Child Protective Services workers failed to follow state policy in the case of Sarah Brasse, an 8-year-old girl who, while under the watch of CPS, died of untreated appendicitis in 2009.

Court date reset for man charged with killing foster child

Court date reset for man charged with killing foster child:

CEDAR PARK, Texas -- A court date was reset for Dec. 1 in the case of Jacob Salas, the man accused of murdering an 11-month-old girl last year.

City man convicted of sexually assaulting four boys under his foster care

City man convicted of sexually assaulting four boys under his foster care:

A man who was chosen along with his wife as the local Foster Family of the Year in 2007 now faces a lengthy prison sentence after sexually assaulting four foster boys under his care.

CASA volunteer sentenced for child molestation

CASA volunteer sentenced for child molestation - Warrick Publishing, Inc.: Warrick:

A former court-appointed children’s advocate received 40 years in prison on child molestation charges.