Child Abuse

The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed a bill that, if it becomes law, would give family court judges one highest priority in child custody cases: courts would have to assume, at the beginning of the case, that custody arrangements that allocate 50% of time with each parent are best.

Since stay-at-home orders were issued by Gov. Jim Justice on March 24, domestic violence calls are up in West Virginia. But advocates have seen fewer…

On this West Virginia Morning, we explore the dark side of social distancing. The stay-at-home order has resulted in an uptick in domestic violence calls…

For many children in West Virginia, school is a respite; it’s a place where they get two meals a day and where teachers and counselors keep watchful eyes…

Parents or guardians who cause the death of a child in West Virginia will face tougher penalties under a law signed by the governor.Gov. Jim Justice…

West Virginia's Children Advocacy Centers are seeing an increase in the number of children needing services.A new report says the number of children…

At the legislature today, there’s Senate action on a bill we learned about last night to invest 78 million dollars in broadband development. And the House…

Court Appointed Special Advocate programs operate in many West Virginia counties, serving the victims of child abuse and neglect. As county program…

Kanawha County prosecutor Mark Plants says his office doesn't have a conflict investigating domestic violence cases involving children. Plants is facing a…

A center for developmentally disabled people is being sued by a parent who alleges employees abused a 17-year-old former resident. The lawsuit claims that…