West Virginia Mother Sentenced in Teens Starvation Death
#ChildWelfare #JusticeForKyneddiA mother was sentenced to life for the death of her 14-year-old daughter, who weighed 58 pounds. A federal audit found West Virginia failed to properly respond to child abuse reports, prompting systemic reviews and legislative reform efforts. read more
School Forced to Hand Students to ICE
#ImmigrationDetention #ChildWelfareTwo more Minnesota elementary students were detained by ICE with their mother, who has a pending asylum case. They were transferred to a Texas family detention center, joining other detained classmates amid growing community outrage. read more
Congressman: Detained Five-Year-Old Shows Signs of Depression
#ImmigrationDetention #ChildWelfareCongressman Joaquin Castro visited a detained five-year-old boy and his father at a Texas ICE facility. The father reported his son was depressed. Their asylum case is active, and a judge has temporarily blocked their deportation. read more
#ParisHilton #ChildWelfare
Paris Hilton testified to Congress about being sexually abused and force-fed medications during her time in youth residential treatment facilities. The heiress called for improved protections for children in such facilities and supported reauthorizing a child welfare improvement act. read more
#ParisHilton #ChildWelfare
Paris Hilton testified before Congress, revealing her experience of sexual abuse and forced medication in youth residential facilities. She urged lawmakers to strengthen child welfare protections and regulations for such facilities, highlighting the need for change and improved safety measures. read more