Tag: child welfare
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New York Ends Anonymous Child Abuse Hotline Calls — A Long-Overdue Check on Weaponized Reporting
New York is ending anonymous child abuse reports to restore accountability and protect families. The Anti-Harassment in Reporting Act mandates that callers provide their identities, addressing concerns about false reports and harassment. The reform seeks to balance child safety while minimizing government overreach into family life, fostering genuine protection without unnecessary intrusions.
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Brooklyn Family Court Ends Compulsion — But an Autistic Child Remains Missing
A Brooklyn Family Court ruling has relieved Jacqueline Pritchett of further obligations regarding her missing son, Jacob, an autistic boy last seen in 2025. Despite constitutional protections upheld, child safety remains at risk, and authorities lack information or leads in a case raising concerns about parental accountability and systemic failures in child welfare.
New York Bay News 