Oklahoma Improves Child Protection
On January - 9 - 2011
Oklahoma has cut its child death rate from abuse and neglect nearly in half in just four years and no longer ranks among the worst states in the nation.
Oklahoma has cut its child death rate from abuse and neglect nearly in half in four years and no longer ranks among the worst states in the nation. “That’s a good trend,” said Deborah Smith, director of the children and family services division for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services. Still, workers view any deaths as too many, she said.
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Urban Safety Solutions Says:
This news is very encouraging and hope trend continues.
Posted on January 9th, 2011 at 10:43 pm