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DCS official outlines removal‑diversion pilot, urges schools to expand internet/body‑safety outreach
Summary
A Department of Child Services representative described a pilot 'removal‑diversion' team to keep children safely at home during crises, raised concerns about online exploitation (referred to as group '764') and urged coordination with local child‑advocacy and school partners.
Representatives from the Department of Child Services (DCS) told the advisory board that Marshall County is slated to participate in a DCS pilot program—described as a removal‑diversion (or diversion) team—intended to respond during family crises with an aim of avoiding child removal when safe alternatives exist.
The DCS speaker said the pilot is moving toward internal implementation and emphasized confidentiality and the need for reliable phone coverage during crises, noting the approach represents a shift from a…
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