In Wayne County, Indiana, the rate of substantiated cases of child abuse and neglect in 2001 exceeded the state average, with the number of reports of child abuse rising 35% from 2000 to 2001. Additionally, Wayne County saw three child fatalities in 2001 due to abuse and neglect. This state of affairs for Wayne County […]
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Governor Pence Makes Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
Indianapolis – Governor Mike Pence recently made appointments to various boards and commissions. Indiana Dieticians Certification Board Rachel F. Noirot [Monroe County], appointed to serve a three-year term through July 31, 2019 Indiana Executive Council on Cybersecurity Jacob M. Butler [Allen County], appointed to serve at the Governor’s pleasure Joni K. Hart [Marion County], […]
Jan’s Other Life
We work hard every day making a difference in the lives of Indiana children, but it’s also important to find a way outside of work to refocus. For Indiana Chapter Director Jan Lutz, that means racing cars.
Open Letter to Child Advocates: “You are on the Front Lines Slaying Dragons Every Day”
In a recent open letter published on Huffington Post, former child welfare attorney Stacey Steinberg thanks child advocates for being the real heroes who lead the fight on the ground.
Advanced Training for Multidisciplinary Teams to be Held in August
Presented by national trainers Julie Kenniston and Chris Kolcherno, who will explain the benefit of MDT collaboration from start to finish and detail what pieces of evidence each discipline provides to an investigation.