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Announcing New Child Protection Efforts
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September 22, 2014
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September 22, 2014
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34:58Now PlayingGovernor Mark Dayton and Department of Human Services Commissioner Lucinda Jesson outlined a series of executive actions intended to protect children from abuse. Their announcement followed an earlier StarTribune story about Eric Dean, who died at age four from fatal abuse, even though several child abuse reports were filed by his child care providers.
“The picture of four year old Eric Dean smiling at the camera despite a visible wound on his face will haunt me for a long time,” said Dayton. He acknowledged that Minnesota falls short in acting on suspected and documented cases of child abuse.
During the Monday, September 22, press conference, Dayton and Jesson announced specific actions to protect children. The Department of Human Services will begin monthly random reviews of county screening decisions, which reflect child protection workers’ decisions to investigate allegations of child abuse. Also, a rapid consultation system consisting of state and county child protection specialists will aid county workers who need advice as they pursue cases.
In addition, Governor Dayton created a new task force. Among the duties, the task force will be charged with recommending ways to improve laws and resources that fully address child abuse.
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