June 2024
The Tragic Story of AJ Freund: How DCFS Failed to Protect a Child from Abuse and Neglect
AJ Freund, a 5-year-old child, was found dead in a shallow grave after enduring years of abuse and [...]
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June 2024
Exposing the Hidden Nightmares: Former Inmates Break Silence on Sexual Abuse in Illinois Youth Centers
The once-hidden horrors of the Illinois Youth Centers (IYCs) are now under the glaring spotlight, [...]
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May 2024
Governor Scott Signs $5 Million Claims Bill for Child Sexually Abused
On Friday, March 23, 2018, Governor Rick Scott signed CS/HB 6509, a claims bill that directs the [...]
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May 2024
Jury Awards Father $4.5 Million in Wrongful Death Case Involving Sheriff’s Office
Christopher Nevarez, the father of Makenzie Nevarez, a 6-month-old baby girl who suffered [...]
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May 2024
Family Awarded $13.5 Million for Adoption that Led to Sexual Molestation Following a Trial Led by Justice for Kids
Following a seven-day trial led by the Justice for Kids Team, a jury awarded $13.5 million to a [...]
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April 2024
Navigating A Path Forward: Steps to Take in Suspected Child Abuse Cases
As Justice for Kids marks Child Abuse Prevention Month, it’s imperative that we shine a spotlight [...]
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January 2024
DCF Must Pay $15 Million to a Child for Failing to Protect her From Horrific Abuse, a Jury Decided
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) failed to investigate complaints that the mother was [...]
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