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Why Child Protection Workers Can’t be Sued for Child Murders

Why Child Protection Workers Can’t be Sued for Child Murders 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

In DeShaney vs. Winnebago County, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that despite multiple confirmed maltreatment…

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Confirmation Bias Explains Why Minnesota Persists with Practices that Harm Children

Confirmation Bias Explains Why Minnesota Persists with Practices that Harm Children 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

In last week’s webinar, Kathryn Piper discussed her analysis of 50 research papers and evaluations…

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Legislation Reforms on Police but not Child Welfare

Legislation Reforms on Police but not Child Welfare 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Since the murder of George Floyd 30 states have passed over 140 laws aimed at…

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Lawsuits Target Direct Service Workers in Child Deaths

Lawsuits Target Direct Service Workers in Child Deaths 940 788 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Most legal actions around child fatalities are against a county or nonprofit.  But recent lawsuits…

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Workers Hit Their Limit

Workers Hit Their Limit 2560 1707 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

The AFSCME* union sued Ramsey County this week, claiming that caseloads are excessive and that management stifles…

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