California reforms to cut use of foster care psych meds will cost millions - San Jose Mercury News:
California will have to invest millions of dollars to better protect its 63,000 foster children from the excessive use of powerful psychiatric medications in a state where prescribing physicians, caregivers and the courts have long supported the drugging of as many as one in four foster teens.
Isabella Brooke Knightly and Austin Gamez-Knightly
In Memory of my Loving Husband, William F. Knightly Jr. Murdered by ILLEGAL Palliative Care at a Nashua, NH Hospital
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Arizona Mother Facing Jail Time for Speaking out Against Medical Kidnapping
Arizona Mother Facing Jail Time for Speaking out Against Medical Kidnapping:
The court room halls rang with cheers and clapping as Melissa Diegel entered the halls for her contempt trial. With armed guards at bay, entrance to the courtroom was denied except for Melissa, the girls’ father or anyone directly involved in the case of the Diegel sisters, Hannah and Kayla…. After refusing to enter the courtroom alone for fear of her life, and after much deliberation, Judge McNally finally agreed that an advocate could enter the courtroom with Melissa. Shortly after, they both returned to the hallway as Judge McNally issued a warning as well to the advocate who went in with Melissa …that any “reporting by her as well could result in a contempt of court charge against her, and that she also, could face jail time.” Although they did not take Melissa today…this is, I’m sure, far from over…. With more than 20 witnesses at hand, justice was, once again, denied to a family who has suffered at the hands of a corrupt DCS and Maricopa County judicial system…. Daphne Ball
The court room halls rang with cheers and clapping as Melissa Diegel entered the halls for her contempt trial. With armed guards at bay, entrance to the courtroom was denied except for Melissa, the girls’ father or anyone directly involved in the case of the Diegel sisters, Hannah and Kayla…. After refusing to enter the courtroom alone for fear of her life, and after much deliberation, Judge McNally finally agreed that an advocate could enter the courtroom with Melissa. Shortly after, they both returned to the hallway as Judge McNally issued a warning as well to the advocate who went in with Melissa …that any “reporting by her as well could result in a contempt of court charge against her, and that she also, could face jail time.” Although they did not take Melissa today…this is, I’m sure, far from over…. With more than 20 witnesses at hand, justice was, once again, denied to a family who has suffered at the hands of a corrupt DCS and Maricopa County judicial system…. Daphne Ball
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Baby Veronica's father Dusten Brown welcomes baby son
Baby Veronica's father Dusten Brown welcomes baby son | Daily Mail Online:
A father who lost custody of his biological daughter after a controversial Supreme Court ruling is speaking out for the first time since the incident.
A father who lost custody of his biological daughter after a controversial Supreme Court ruling is speaking out for the first time since the incident.
Dusten Brown has remained silent since 2013 when he lost his fight to keep custody of Baby Veronica, the daughter his ex gave up for adoption without his knowledge while he was serving in Iraq.
Now he has come forward to talk about the need for adoption reform.
Inside the secret court that helps victims of drug abuse keep their families together
Inside the secret court that helps victims of drug abuse keep their families together | Law | The Guardian:
Seven years ago, the Family Drug and Alcohol Court began in London: now it is being extended to England and Wales
Seven years ago, the Family Drug and Alcohol Court began in London: now it is being extended to England and Wales
Jury finds Salinas women guilty of chaining tortured girl
Jury finds Salinas women guilty of chaining tortured girl | Local News - KSBW Home:
Two Salinas women accused of torturing, starving, and chaining up an 8-year-old girl inside their house on Russell Road were found guilty by a jury on Friday.
Two Salinas women accused of torturing, starving, and chaining up an 8-year-old girl inside their house on Russell Road were found guilty by a jury on Friday.
Children found in 'filthy home' of ex-county DFS worker
Report: Children found in 'filthy home' of ex-county worker - 8 News NOW:
LAS VEGAS -- An arrest report details the "filthy" conditions found in the home of a former child development supervisor for the Department of Family Services.
Jody Holt faces two counts of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment involving her two young grandchildren who were living in her home between Nov. 1, 2014 through
LAS VEGAS -- An arrest report details the "filthy" conditions found in the home of a former child development supervisor for the Department of Family Services.
Jody Holt faces two counts of child abuse, neglect, or endangerment involving her two young grandchildren who were living in her home between Nov. 1, 2014 through
Will the new government be the final nail in the coffin for child welfare?
Will the new government be the final nail in the coffin for child welfare?:
With the Conservatives returning to power this month, their continued focus on fiscal austerity will mean more government spending cuts on state-provided services. Child welfare has already been badly hit by drastic cuts to the family justice and social work sectors in a bid to reduce government debt. Will this second round of austerity measures irreparably damage our child welfare system, or will it be the wake up call we need to work together to protect children’s fundamental human rights and the democratic process?
With the Conservatives returning to power this month, their continued focus on fiscal austerity will mean more government spending cuts on state-provided services. Child welfare has already been badly hit by drastic cuts to the family justice and social work sectors in a bid to reduce government debt. Will this second round of austerity measures irreparably damage our child welfare system, or will it be the wake up call we need to work together to protect children’s fundamental human rights and the democratic process?
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