Four Oaks in Independence Iowa is reponsible for numerous infractions of childrens rights and safety and as a former employee and mandatory reporter I notified the Deparment of Human Services but nothing substantial came of it except a mock investigation, entirely because Four Oaks is the lowest bidder and money comes before child safety for the government sometimes. Four Oaks is informed before there are so called random inspections, I known because they would have us clean up a day in advance. I've done all I can, people need to repond, and not just to this question.
2007-05-06 18:19:14 · 7 answers · asked by gustav_e 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I don't think this is the most effective forum for this matter. This is a local and state issue and only Iowa and Iowans can demand action and change. You have elected representative to your legislature. You have a governor. This is a time to act locally.
2007-05-08 13:01:07 · answer #1 · answered by Kraftee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being in Arizona, there isn't a lot I personally can do other than spread the word. Which government agencies do they answer to? Is it just local? County? Or only as high as State? Have you tried contacting any Federal agencies? There are a few that will help in an investigation, and do something. Unfortunately, Government wheels turn ever so slowly. If you have some hard evidence, things may go faster.
Good luck, and good for you for being fed up with the b.s. and be willing to fight it.
2007-05-06 18:40:41 · answer #2 · answered by celtmaidn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start a Website and a Petition! You can also put them on the Ripoffreport.com. that website stirs a lot of people up...
If you think that is bad...Congress did not include Children they claim to love and care for, the elderly, former Law Enforcement Officers, Armed Forces members past or present, pregnant women and Court Witnesses from Hate Crimes! The House Bills that are up for vote today are House Bill 1592, 254 and 984! Let them know how you feel!
2007-05-06 21:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You committed a common error I suspect.! You need some documentation, a journal, any writing that is available.
4-Oaks sounds like some sort of group home, and as such, also carries a license, which is usually taken care of by The Bureau of child care licensing. You can make a complaint there as well!
The secret is to not stop at the bottom. Go to the Commissioner, or the governor. If that doesn't work go to the newspaper. Document everything and try and remember some of the childrens names that were there.
Above all else, don't come off as a disgruntled employee as I can bet that is your label!
Everyone in my state is a mandatory reporter! Our worst offenders for not reporting are priest's. Wonder why?
We had assessment workers who used to send letters to those who had neglect complaints telling them when they were going to visit them. DUH!!!!
2007-05-06 18:34:45 · answer #4 · answered by cantcu 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
of course. but it's hard to accomplish without support from people higher up. Many benefit from injustices such as these, we see it as inhumanity but others see it as a way of making profit. The world is like this, and there are greater evil in the world that may not be stopped. But then again, this should not be the reason for our indifference. You should find somebody related who is willing to blow the whistle.
2007-05-06 18:30:24 · answer #5 · answered by lamialestat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't live anywhere near Iowa, what do you want me to do about this?
You need to document the violations of rights ans safety. That means more than just your word. Got pictures, any documents, hard evidence to present?? Ready to risk your job? Gather it all up and take it to the local newspapers.
2007-05-06 18:26:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Get a petition going.
2007-05-06 19:38:36 · answer #7 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋