California Abused Children
Is the subject of Child Abuse in California taboo?
If you mentioned to a local that you are a victim of Child Cruelty in California will that be taken with objection?
What steps are taken to protect victims in California Child Abuse?
Social workers charged with child abuse
Four social workers have been charged with child abuse and falsifying public records in the torture death of an 8-year-old boy in 2012. Los Angeles County prosecutors allege that the workers minimized the child's injuries and left him in an abusive home. Ref. Source 3c.
$4.1M settlement for couple put on abuse list
The father and stepmother of a runaway teen who falsely accused them of child abuse will receive $4.1 million from the state and Los Angeles County to settle a lawsuit that contended their civil rights were violated when they were put on a child abusers list. Ref. Source 7j.
Mom accused of killing young daughters
Original Post Date: 15th Oct, 2010 - 1:21pm
What could possibly be the cause of such brutal murders? It's just heartbreaking to read how these poor kids died.
Bill would decriminalize prostitution for minors
A bill that would make charges for prostitution crimes inapplicable to children under 18 has passed the California Assembly and is headed for a final vote. The measure would also allow for sexually exploited children to be taken into temporary custody. Ref. Source 3w.
County reaches settlement agreement in lawsuits by former foster children. San Diego County has agreed to settle two lawsuits by former foster children who allege the county failed to protect them from abuse by a former foster parent, then invaded one of the children’s privacy during resulting litigation, according to papers filed Tuesday in federal court. Source 2f.