Abuse & Neglect

Government Maria Young, Mar. 02, 2026

Bill To Delay Switch To Homeschool During Abuse Investigations On Hold

The West Virginia Senate on Monday killed a motion to bring to the floor a bill that would delay moving a child to homeschool during an active abuse and neglect investigation.

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Government Chris Schulz, Feb. 03, 2026

Proposed Legislation Would Quadruple Child Abuse Investigators

The bill would increase the minimum number of officers in the Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Unit from six to 21.

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Health & Science Chris Schulz, May. 28, 2025

Morrisey Outlines 6 Steps To Improve Foster System

Morrisey laid out six reforms to the state’s child welfare system aimed at beginning a new era of transparency.

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Government Emily Rice, Feb. 28, 2025

Lawmakers Focus On Audio Recording Rules For CPS Workers

Under a bill that moved through the House Subcommittee on Human Services Thursday, Child Protective Services (CPS) workers would be allowed to record audio of their investigations.

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Health & Science Jack Walker, Feb. 04, 2025

W.Va. Advocates Aim To Reduce Prevalence Of Childhood Violence, Drug Exposure

Across West Virginia, child advocacy centers investigate claims of abuse and neglect against minors. In 2024, 16% of the youth they served encountered safety risks over alleged exposure to drug use — a figure four times the national average. ...

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jan. 08, 2025

Two Nurses Charged With Criminal Neglect In Patient’s Boiling Death

Criminal neglect charges have been filed against two Hopemont Hospital nurses in connection with the January 2024 death of an elderly nonverbal patient in long-term state care.

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