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Crime and Justice

August 24, 2017, by Staff Reports

Watch the Carolina Public Press Newsmakers forum on domestic violence in WNC

A conversation about law enforcement, service agencies and public policy related to domestic violence in WNC Carolina Public Press held the sixth forum in its 2017 Newsmakers …more

July 31, 2017, by Frank Taylor and Michael Gebelein

A federal case: Housing for mentally ill adults pits NC against US government in ongoing legal battle

While an investigation has shown adult care homes have serious problems, a federal lawsuit says the state isn’t doing enough to develop alternatives.…more

July 26, 2017, by Frank Taylor and Michael Gebelein

Who’s watching: Investigation raises doubts about NC inspection system for adult care homes

Public records reveal inconsistent outcomes from NC monitoring of adult care homes where many of state’s mentally ill adults reside.…more

July 24, 2017, by Frank Taylor and Michael Gebelein

Investigation: NC adult care homes system under fire, with oversight inconsistent, unreliable

6-month investigation of adult care homes shows spectrum of serious problems, ‘gaping hole’ in NC oversight of housing for those with mental illness.…more

June 21, 2017, by Michael Gebelein

Fired Transylvania Child Protective Services supervisor demands job back despite county’s appeal to Supreme Court

Transylvania County’s fired Child Protective Services supervisor received a scathing audit from the state, but has won her court appeals so far.…more