Boy suspected of being abused by foster parents

Boy suspected of being abused by foster parents:

Pictures of a nine-year-old boy suspected of being abused by his foster parents have gone viral online in China after they were uploaded by an Internet user on Sina Weibo on Friday.

The images, posted by "chaotingbanrixian" showed the young boy covered in scars and bloodstains.

Children in care – the scandal that this election will ignore

Children in care – the scandal that this election will ignore - Telegraph:

Over the coming weeks, I hope to explore some of the huge political issues that will scarcely be mentioned in this claustrophobically unreal election campaign. This week it is what I have often described here as one of the most disturbing scandals in Britain today, the catastrophic state of our highly secretive “child protection” system.

Letters: Beware false accusations of child abuse

Letters: Beware false accusations of child abuse:

At the start of National Child Abuse Prevention month let us remember that:

• Child abuse can destroy individuals.

• False accusations, charges and prosecutions of child abuse can destroy not only individuals but also families, neighborhoods and entire communities. Such charges, whether made by private individuals, health care workers, police or prosecutors make people lose faith in the entire justice system.

Protesters decry Wanda Sue Larson’s plea deal in Union abuse case

Protesters decry Wanda Sue Larson’s plea deal in Union abuse case | The Charlotte Observer The Charlotte Observer:

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They gathered Saturday to protest what they believe is too light a sentence for a woman once hired to protect children – but in the end admitted to shocking abuse of a boy under her care.

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article17399978.html#storylink=cpy

Appeals court gives counties more power to remove Incorrigible kids from homes

Appeals court gives counties more power to remove kids from homes - LA Times:

Wading into a sensitive area of child welfare, a California appeals court panel has ruled that county officials can remove a dangerously incorrigible child from the home even if the parent has responded appropriately to the behavior problems.

Read the report on DCF workers

Read the report on DCF workers - Metro - The Boston Globe:

Survey taken by Massachusetts DCYF/CPS

Judge Rules Cassandra C to Remain in DCF Custody

Judge Rules Cassandra C to Remain in DCF Custody | WNPR News:

More Medical Kidnapping!

A judge has ruled a 17-year-old Connecticut girl who was forced to undergo chemotherapy by the state must remain in the temporary custody of the Department of Children and Families until her treatments are finished.