Child Abuse Hotline Scrutiny: Arkansas Lawmakers Demand Accountability Amid Rising Reports and Child Deaths
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas lawmakers sought clarity on child maltreatment investigations during a committee session on June 23, 2025. The hearing featured testimony from Major Jeffrey Drew, commander of the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division, who outlined the decision-making process regarding which reports to pursue following calls to the Child Abuse Hotline. … Read more