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Seven dead: three children killed plus the shooter dead at The Covenant School on Monday
DCS Investigations
DCS Investigations
Private home will 'change the way foster care begins' for kids in DCS custody
Ben Hall
5:05 PM, Mar 10, 2023
DCS Investigations
A proposed bill would allow DCS to send Tennessee children to adult prisons
Ben Hall
2:49 PM, Feb 14, 2023
NewsChannel 5 Investigates
A committee recommended a dozen ideas to help DCS. Here's what they suggested.
Ben Hall
3:54 PM, Jan 25, 2023
DCS Investigations
The ongoing crisis at DCS ranks as one of the top stories of 2022
Ben Hall
11:14 AM, Dec 28, 2022
DCS Investigations
Audit finds 'management failures' at DCS put children at risk
Ben Hall
1:22 PM, Dec 13, 2022
NewsChannel 5 Investigates
Hospitals becoming a 'dumping ground' for kids in DCS custody
Ben Hall
12:31 PM, Dec 01, 2022
NewsChannel 5 Investigates
'Horrific turnover' of DCS caseworkers leads to request for budget increase
Ben Hall
4:40 PM, Nov 17, 2022
NewsChannel 5 Investigates
Grandmother 'abandoned' by DCS while caring for 5 neglected grandchildren
Ben Hall
12:46 PM, Oct 27, 2022
DCS Investigations
DCS 'failed' mother and ten children despite repeated investigations
Ben Hall
11:57 AM, Sep 26, 2022
DCS Investigations
Critics blast new rules designed to end juvenile solitary confinement
Ben Hall
2:03 PM, Jul 25, 2022
DCS Investigations
Caseworker vacancies and low employee morale marked DCS commissioner's tenure
Ben Hall
4:13 PM, Jul 22, 2022
DCS Investigations
Hundreds of unfilled caseworker positions impacting DCS
Ben Hall
11:58 AM, Jul 18, 2022
DCS Investigations
Attorneys discussing lawsuit on behalf of foster kids
Ben Hall
1:22 PM, Jun 20, 2022
DCS Investigations
DCS is ignoring solitary confinement law, says watchdog group
Ben Hall
12:15 PM, May 12, 2022
DCS Investigations
Abuse 'borders on torture' at juvenile facility says report
Ben Hall
12:02 PM, Apr 27, 2022
DCS Investigations
Tennessee state senator questions leadership at DCS
Ben Hall
6:12 PM, Apr 20, 2022
DCS Investigations
DCS is 'downplaying' the crisis in its department, says judge
Ben Hall
11:59 AM, Apr 06, 2022
DCS Investigations
Foster parents: constant turnover at DCS puts kids in danger
Ben Hall
10:42 AM, Mar 02, 2022
DCS Investigations
DCS case worker goes to media and loses her job
Ben Hall
12:54 PM, Dec 22, 2021
DCS Investigations
Whistleblower documents raise new concerns about DCS
Ben Hall
6:20 PM, Oct 06, 2021
DCS Investigations
DCS employee survey is a 'cry for help' lawmakers say
Ben Hall
9:46 PM, Aug 04, 2021
DCS Investigations
New law prevents solitary confinement in juvenile facilities
Ben Hall
8:08 PM, May 05, 2021
DCS Investigations
Bill limiting 'seclusion' for juveniles advances
Ben Hall
12:18 PM, Mar 30, 2021
DCS Investigations
Broken: New call to end solitary confinement for juveniles
Ben Hall
1:22 PM, Feb 13, 2020
DCS Investigations
TN state senator: Ban solitary confinement for juveniles
Ben Hall
10:57 AM, Nov 27, 2019
DCS Investigations
Broken: Controversial juvenile facility has powerful owners
Ben Hall
11:01 AM, Nov 21, 2019
DCS Investigations
Broken: Juvenile detention center locks children in solitary
Ben Hall
10:26 AM, Nov 19, 2019
DCS Investigations
Foster family questions support for kids in foster care
Ben Hall
6:26 AM, Jul 29, 2019
DCS Investigations
Mother files claim against Department of Children's Services
Ben Hall
10:12 PM, Jul 24, 2019
DCS Investigations
Children at risk because of high caseloads at DCS
Ben Hall
12:02 PM, May 09, 2019
DCS Investigations
DCS calls employees in child death case 'incompetent'
Ben Hall
10:10 AM, Feb 27, 2019
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