by William Ihlenfeld A new school year is underway for children in West Virginia, many of whom have their own smartphone. By age 11, about half of […]
Tag: child abuse
Children’s hospital plants “pinwheels for prevention” of child abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month – a time when child advocacy groups nationwide bring attention to the importance of putting children and families first. “Here […]
W.Va. Child Protective Services needs sunlight
Last October, Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a home in Sissonville to investigate a report of suspected child abuse. When they arrived, the police made […]
The Good, the Bad and the Stupid 1
Welcome to the first “The Good, the Bad and the Stupid” of the 2024 regular legislative session. For those who are unfamiliar with this annual tradition: Every […]
Preston teacher abuse case moves to circuit court
The Preston County teacher accused of child abuse after allegedly using duct tape on a student’s mouth and hands had a preliminary hearing earlier this week in […]
Why is Child Protective Services hiding?
Earlier this month, Kanawha County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to a home in Sissonville to investigate a report of suspected child abuse. When they arrived, deputies made […]
CPS referral backlog tops 400 in courts
BY CARRIE HODOUSEK CHARLESTON — An Eastern Panhandle judge told state lawmakers Monday that despite improvements in pay for Child Protective Services workers in his region, there […]
Preston County teacher facing child abuse charges
A Preston County teacher faces child abuse charges after allegedly putting duct tape over a student’s mouth and binding the child’s hands. Cassandra “Candi” Diann Sisler, 43, […]
Record settlement in child abuse case involving Harrison County boarding school
BY CHRIS LAWRENCE CHARLESTON — Dozens of children victimized at a religious boarding school in Harrison County have reached a record settlement over abuse they suffered at […]
Charges of abuse at North show changes must be made
When charges were leveled against the North Elementary School vice principal for allegedly striking a special needs child in the head, the community was horrified. Little did […]
