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The two training schools are 125 miles (201 km) apart from one another. [3] As of 2003 the majority of children committed to the training schools were non-violent offenders. [4] Originally a judge could order child to attend a training school for minor offenses, up to and, including felony charges.
The press secretary for the state Department of Human Services, Brandon Cwalina, declined comment on the lawsuits but urged anyone who suspects children are being sexually abused or harassed at ...
Child protective services (CPS) refers to government agencies in the United States that investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect, and if confirmed, intervene by providing services to the family through a safety plan, in-home monitoring, supervision, or if a safety plan is not feasible or in emergencies, removing the child from the custody of their parent or legal guardian.
The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services was created in 2016 by Mississippi Legislature. This separated it from the Mississippi Department of Human Services. Mississippi Senate Bill 2179 was signed by Governor Phil Bryant in May 2016. MDCPS is an independent agency with its commissioner joining the Governor's cabinet.
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Attorneys for the victims of a racist episode of police torture say new policies unveiled by a Mississippi sheriff's department this week were introduced so the sheriff can ...
The criteria for reporting vary significantly based on jurisdiction. [11] Typically, mandatory reporting applies to people who have reason to suspect the abuse or neglect of a child, but it can also apply to people who suspect abuse or neglect of a dependent adult or the elderly, [12] or to any members of society (sometimes called Universal Mandatory Reporting [UMR]).
Racist abuse by Mississippi officers reveals a culture of misconduct, residents say. MICHAEL GOLDBERG. August 6, 2023 at 12:03 AM.
On January 11, 2016, Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant appointed John Davis as the director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services. [2] At the time, the agency was providing a record low number of recipients with direct cash assistance welfare in favor of other programs, such as job training classes.