States use Catholic clergy abuse lists to screen applicants

Excerpted from The Columbian by Claudia Lauer and Maghan Hoyer In the wake of revelations that scores of Roman Catholic priests and religious workers credibly accused of child sexual abuse […]
Nebraska day care providers struggling with new background check law

Excerpted from Lincoln Journal Star by Sadiyah Ali A new state law requiring childcare employees to undergo an additional federal background check has been met with mixed reviews by providers […]
Trying to reach the North Pole? Check your Wi-Fi

Excerpted from the The New York Times by Emily S. Rueb When Alan Kerr’s daughters confessed that they no longer believed in Santa Claus, he shared a confession of his […]
Opioid crisis adds issues with Child Protective Services

Excerpted from The Journal By Steven Allen Adams The agency charged with investigating abuse and neglect cases involving children is having issues keeping up with increased caseloads as the opioid […]