it was the opposite. children were kept as safe in their homes. there was not any kind of overload of child abuse going on in the homes. everyone who has looked at this has conceded that those predictions were wang. including the head of the administration for family services in new york city. so, why was that? but kept children safe? what it was was an outpouring of mutual aid networks that distributed groceries, diapers, provided childcare, and other kinds of care needed by families. it also stemmed from the cares act that distributed millions, and millions of dollars directly into the hands of parents, and other family caregivers. this was without the need to be investigated. without the need for their children to be traumatized by
including 600 wounded are held up under horrific conditions in ongoing russian bombings, including one that hit a field hospital according to the foreign affairs ministry. despite not capturing the city, the officials say that russia has pulled out several battalion groups, each of 1000 soldiers from mariupol. they are redeploying them to the fighting in the donbas region. the official also says that russia appears to be several days behind on its new major offensive in the donbas, making no major gains. it is only slow and unsteady advancements while dealing with many of the same issues from earlier in the war, mainly, ukrainian resistance and supply and moral problems. this is not stopped russian attacks elsewhere in ukraine. this includes in places previously viewed as a safe. local officials say that one person is dead after a russian missile struck a high residential building in kyiv. this is after the ukrainian
folks who were calling for defunding the police? others said, we actually do need police to keep people safe. they may not be doing a good job but eliminating that may not be the right example. what is the comparison here? well, i actually think both movements to abolish the police, and to abolish family policing are very much connected. partly, because the systems are so entangled in the way in which they approach the needs of people, and conflicts in society, through these punitive means that distressed communities and families. also, because they work hand-in-hand. let me point out one thing you emitted from vanessa story. at the end, seven police officers came into her house, dislocated her shoulder, hog-tied her, and carried her out and put her in jail. all stemming from her little boy traipsing away, momentarily, from her at a family picnic. we have to understand that
astronomical rates of childhood poverty in america. we have the highest rate of child poverty in america. especially, in the very communities that are torn apart by this system. black, and native communities. we have the highest rate of taking children away from their families. it is rooted in the history of targeting black and indigenous communities. even as a weapon as war against them. this is not helping to keep children safe. we can see that it is a failure. we should stop clinging onto it as if it is necessary. start dismantling it. at the same time, build up the kinds of resources, and approaches that will truly support families, and keep children safe in their homes. dorothy, this is a topic that we need many hours to discuss. fortunately, you have written a
which is currently going through parliament, contains powerful sanctions to ensure tech companies are held accountable for keeping children safe. but charities like the nspcc say the bill must be further strengthened to tackle abuse over private networks and messaging apps. if you need help or support with any of the details in that report, there are organisations that may be able to help. just go to bbc.co.uk/actionline. or you can call forfree, at any time, to hear recorded information on 0800 077 077. victims of sex offences in leicestershire are facing the country s longest delays in the justice system. new figures obtained by the bbc show a typical case now takes over a year to be completed at leicester crown court. one leading barrister s told us growing court delays aren t remotely acceptable. bbc east midlands social affairs correspondentjeremy ball reports.