She brought fentanyl to the hospital to save her son. Idaho treated him as a trafficker.
After Isaac Berger overdosed, his mother gave hospital staff the pills she found in his room. She says it became the biggest regret of her life.
A ‘model code’ would have only licensed mental health professionals making parenting plan recommendations to the court
Mother filed a lawsuit alleging that the guardian ad litem and her abuser’s attorney colluded to flip the narrative against her
As judges weigh the limits of medical exceptions, Idaho’s abortion ban is being tested — in courts, hospitals and patients’ lives
Charges stem from vulgar emails sent to Snoqualmie police chief and mayor
Supporters say it will help prevent dangerous parents from getting custody. Opponents fear it will do the opposite
In a small Seattle suburb, a rape investigation sparks a war over speech and power
Officials are using medical information to add mothers to child abuse registry for conduct before birth
Data shows many King County sexual assault cases end in plea deals that victims and advocates say don’t reflect the crime
Washington lacks regulations that exist in other states to prevent excessive fees
Investigative reporting prompts action from oversight agency and attorney general as accusations of fraud and exploitation mount
As online recruitment and exploitation of child sex trafficking victims rise, Washington is doing little to stop it
Experts say the system criminalizes survivors instead of offering help and safety
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