Indiana Gov. Mike Pence Signs Sentencing, Expungement Bills Into Law
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signs sentencing, expungement bills into law
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It also allows a judge to report suspected child abuse or neglect directly to the local Department of Child Services after they have reported the suspicion to the child abuse hotline. Pence had expressed concerns about an earlier version of the bill …
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Indiana child deaths surge in 1st year of hotline – WANE.com
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There is no one reason for the increase, but DCS officials note that many of the cases involve common factors: a child left in the care of a parent's boyfriend, drug abuse or domestic violence. DCS officials told The Associated Press prior to releasing …
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Dancer Bipartisan Bill on Human Trafficking Signed into Law
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“The psychological and physical effects of human trafficking extend far beyond the abuse which victims endure,” continued Dancer. “This reprehensible activity is linked to drug dealing, increased violence, gun-running and street crime. No one should …
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'There are always children' in meth cases – The Billings Gazette
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… wrenched from parents in the middle of the night by drug agents and child protection workers. In many cases, CFSD has received a confidential call to its hotline (866-820-5437) from a neighbor, a relative or an acquaintance reporting child neglect …
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