SCRANTON — Judges from one of Pennsylvania’s highest courts travelled to Scranton Tuesday to hear arguments on appellate cases that included criminal charges against five current and former Office of ...

The article argues that while eliminating child abuse and domestic violence is unrealistic, real progress comes from evidence-based, realistic practices. Statistics show abuse is widespread and costly ...

Early Legal Representation: A Prevention Strategy for Child Protection Early legal involvement in child protection cases helps families understand their rights, follow proper procedures, and prevent ...

This bill, when enacted, will help our child protective team and DCF … and give parents an opportunity to put on a defense for getting their kids back if they need to prove their innocence.’ ...

Pennsylvania courts, including York County's, saw a new high in protection from abuse requests last year, reflecting the larger increase in such cases over the past decade. More people are seeking ...