links for July 2014

As I mentioned in June 2014, I have decided to begin sharing links via a monthly post instead of posting each video story as I discover it. (I do welcome you to visit - & follow - WACPR on Scoop It, which will include links to news articles without videos.)

Texas Legislators Promise Action Against CPS Caseworker
July 6, 2014

Who Is Protecting Our Children From Child Protective Services?
July 8, 2014

Husband and wife, both former Ridgeland school coaches, face child sex charges

July 11, 2014

Local Pastor Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen

July 13, 2014

Mom claims baby got herpes at Oklahoma daycare

July 14, 2014

Dispute between state and social service agency could leave abused kids caught in the middle

July 14, 2014

Officials Call for Investigation Into Group Home Where Boy Died

July 16, 2014

VIDEO: Foster carer and scout leader among 51 arrested in paedophile operation

July 16, 2014

More than 600 suspected paedophiles arrested

July 16, 2014

 

Therapy dogs comfort kids at Bexar courthouse

July 16, 2014

Facebook posts get deadbeat parents busted for not paying child support
July 16, 2014

Justina Pelletier Goes To D.C. To Lobby For Research Bill

July 18, 2014

Miami Beach detective accused of having sex with foster teen turns self in

July 19, 2014

Police: Two men rape 14-year-old Laurel girl lured on Instagram

July 23, 2014

Former CPS Supervisor Arrested On Third Degree Felony Offense
July 27, 2014

Jamie Parsons on parents' arrest: 'Momma knew they were coming'

July 30, 2014

Foster father's attorney calls murder charges 'ludicrous'

July 31, 2014

Timeline of the Justina Pelletier case

I have a quick update to my Nov 20, 2013 post. I haven't posted anything on Justina Pelletier since Hospital Holds West Hartford Girl For 9 Months After Parents Argue Diagnosis because there was sooo much coverage elsewhere. Now that things seem to have resolved, it seemed like a good time for an update.

The Timeline of the Justina Pelletier case sums things up quickly & neatly.

 

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But there's more!!!

 

* Stockman calls for medical ethics reform in wake of Pelletier case

 

* Justina Pelletier’s Law Would Stop Federal Funding of Dangerous Medical Research on Foster Children

Hospital Holds West Hartford Girl For 9 Months After Parents Argue Diagnosis

According to Beau Berman, in his story Hospital Holds West Hartford Girl For 9 Months After Parents Argue Diagnosis, a "medical “mystery” ... has left a Connecticut family baffled and heartbroken. After a long history of medical problems, a West Hartford teenager is now “trapped” inside a hospital with seemingly no way out."

At 15, Justina Pelletier was diagnosed with mitochondrial disease, "a genetic disorder that can cause loss of muscle coordination and weakness."

Later, however, when she was ill with the flu, hospital staff "said Justina had “somatoform disorder.” In short, they were saying she suffered from a mental illness, not mitochondrial disease."

Even though the family has the support of "Dean Hokanson, the clinical psychologist who has worked with Justina the past five years", they are still fighting for custody of their daughter.

To access the news story & video, click here.