Tag Archive for "child-protections" | Iowa Senate Democrats

Limiting disruptions in the the classroom

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Education, Issues, Official, Safer communities

The Iowa Senate adopted SF 2360, which will give teachers and schools more tools for addressing disruptive student behavior. This is a step toward fixing what has become an overwhelming concern for our schools.
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Child protections cannot wait

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Safer communities, Transparency & accountability

If we want to protect Iowa kids from abuse, neglect and potential death, it’s time to provide adequate funding for Iowa DHS. As we prepare the next state budget, we’ll be fighting for the dedicated workers and the people they serve.
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Report investigates death of Natalie Finn

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Safer communities

Another tragedy like the death of teenager Natalie Finn could happen unless Iowa’s child-protection workers are given the resources and support they need, according to the State Ombudsman.
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Fix Iowa’s “worst in the nation” child sex abuse laws

4 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Post includes video, Safer communities

An expert on child abuse spoke at the Statehouse Jan. 27, describing why Iowa ranks among the worst states for protecting kids from child abuse.
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Child abuse expert to speak with legislators

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities

Iowa can do more to protect children from abuse and exploitation. Marci Hamilton, CEO of CHILD USA, the country’s leading think tank working to end child abuse and neglect, will outline needed improvements to Iowa law.
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Spread the word about abuse hotline

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Safer communities

The Iowa Attorney General’s office recently established a new toll-free hotline for adult survivors to report child sexual abuse. This is an important step to ensure that survivors of child sex abuse get the justice they deserve. Iowans will be safer when we know the truth about sex offenders among ...

Statement on AG’s decision regarding clergy sex abuse

5 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, News releases, Official, Safer communities

Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has taken two steps in the right direction today by requesting records on clergy abuse from Catholic dioceses in Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque and Sioux City; and by establishing a hotline — 855-620-7000 — for survivors to call and report abuse.

Legislators offer next steps to improve child welfare

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Quality of life, Safer communities

Legislators fear more children under state care will suffer due to Republican inaction on child welfare. State Senators Matt McCoy and Janet Petersen, members of the Legislature’s Government Oversight Committee, offer steps to improve the welfare of foster and adopted kids, and prevent tragedies like the horrific deaths of Natalie Finn and Sabrina Ray.

McCoy statement to Oversight Committee on DHS and failure to protect abused children

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Safer communities

“On behalf of children who have fallen through the cracks at the Iowa Department of Human Services, I am grateful that you have decided to convene a Government Oversight Committee meeting to look into the staffing, general welfare practices, internal policies at DHS….”

Updates regarding efforts to protect children at risk of abuse

7 years ago by ContentAdmin · Blog, Issues, Official, Safer communities

This page will be continually updated with Iowa Senate Democratic information on protecting children at risk of abuse.

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