PHOENIX (AP) — A scandal in which 6,000 child-abuse complaints in Arizona were filed away and never investigated illustrated what advocates say is a tragically common problem across the U.S.: Many child-protection agencies have crushing workloads and inadequate oversight. In some cases, those flaws have led to deaths and criminal charges against
Arizona Debacle Spotlights Child-Welfare Agencies
The problems with many child-protection agencies having crushing workloads and inadequate oversight is leading to the neglect of many children.