Governor McMaster signs bill establishing a statewide protocol for response to child abuse cases
Governor Henry McMaster put pen to paper this afternoon to tackle child abuse in the Palmetto State.
Governor Henry McMaster put pen to paper this afternoon to tackle child abuse in the Palmetto State.
Authorities say a social worker who investigates child abuse in South Carolina has been fired and arrested after failing to look into neglect allegations and then creating a false report after a child died.
Wednesday, Attorney General Alan Wilson and several state lawmakers took part in the 10th Annual Children’s Advocacy Day. Groups such as the Children’s Advocacy Centers, the Children’s Trust Program and Silent Tears help sponsor the day to bring child abuse to light.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office says a woman is in custody after children under her care were found to have several injuries on their faces and bodies.