The Commission on Judicial Performance is a little-known agency that has one of the most important jobs in California — to protect the public by investigating complaints against judges and disciplining misconduct. The commission is effectively responsible for maintaining the integrity of California’s courts. Such an important watchdog should be transparent about its operations and should have … [Read more...]
Staggering number of Texas children in imminent danger neglected by CPS, investigation shows
AUSTIN — Tens of thousands of infants and children believed to be in imminent danger of abuse or neglect, even death, are not being seen promptly by state child abuse investigators — and thousands of them haven’t been checked on at all. Over the last two months, on any given day, more than 3,400 children who were on the radar of Child Protective Services hadn’t been seen once by a caseworker, … [Read more...]
The Family Court has a serious attitude problem when it comes to domestic violence
Until recently, victims of domestic violence almost expected to be blamed or ignored by police and the courts. Thankfully, that's beginning to change, in line with a seismic shift in community attitudes. They may be far from perfect, but police and local courts now do a much better job at protecting victims. There is, however, one judicial institution that hasn't changed with the … [Read more...]
He Got Custody, Allegedly Killed 5 Kids
Timothy Jones is on trial for the murder of his five children—and his ex-wife is suing South Carolina’s Social Services, saying they failed to intervene and save the kids despite horrific evidence of abuse. [Read Full Article] … [Read more...]
San Bernardino County family court hired social worker charged in deadly LA County child abuse case
A former Los Angeles County social worker recently charged in connection with the death of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez has been working on child custody cases in San Bernardino County for more than two years, a court spokesman said Monday. Kevin Bom, 36, of Phelan has worked as a child custody recommending counselor in San Bernardino Superior Court’s Family and Children Services Division since … [Read more...]
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