Pentagon scrimps on domestic abuse prevention

By Laurel Adams

Unreliable data means the Defense Department cannot pinpoint how many service members are involved in domestic violence incidents or identif

Child sex abuse: A North Dakota agent shines compared to Penn State negligence

By Susan Ferriss

While a report condemns Penn State leaders in the Jerry Sandusky case, a North Dakota agent shows how to do right by kids.

Privatization fails: Nebraska tries again to reform child welfare

By Kevin O’Hanlon

In 2009, Nebraska privatized its child welfare. Now critics say it hasn't worked.