DHS's screened out calls often followed by child deaths, near deaths

 
BY RANDY ELLIS | Modified: June 17, 2010 at 6:32 am | Published: June 17, 2010   

A review of the deaths or near-deaths of 82 Oklahoma children reveals the Oklahoma Department of Human Services received 430 complaints of abuse and neglect in the time leading up to and surrounding their personal tragedies, according to a draft report prepared by staff of the Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth.

That is an average of more than five complaints per child and once again raises questions about DHS' effectiveness in protecting children after abuse has been reported.

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