Oklahoma lawmaker calls for investigation into DHS

Oklahoma lawmaker calls for investigation into DHS

State Rep. Justin “JJ” Humphrey is calling for an OSBI investigation into the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

• The shredding of key documents
• Lack of training
• Discriminatory practices
• Violation of the Indian Child Welfare Act
• Manipulation of investigations
• Failure to involve law enforcement

These are the reasons why State Rep. Justin “JJ” Humphrey is requesting the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) to look into the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS), the state agency responsible for handling family and child welfare. After a hearing this week, Humphrey became convinced of the need for action and has gathered signatures from members of the House Committee on Criminal Justice and Corrections to support the investigation request. Serious allegations of molestation and sexual abuse have been raised, and Humphrey believes it is unacceptable to ignore them.

DHS has previously stated its commitment to providing proper care and services to the families and children it works with. However, government officials at the Capitol and in the Attorney General’s office have not taken any action. In response to Humphrey’s request, DHS officials have expressed their awareness and stated that the agency is an advocate for transparency and will fully cooperate with any investigation.

Humphrey plans to send his request to OSBI early next week, and he is also seeking the support of the governor and the speaker of the House.

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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis

1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?

• SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
• SDG 5: Gender Equality

The issues highlighted in the article, such as the shredding of key documents, lack of training, discriminatory practices, violation of the Indian Child Welfare Act, manipulation of investigations, and failure to involve law enforcement, are connected to SDG 16, which focuses on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, providing access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. Additionally, the mention of serious molestation and sexual abuse highlights the importance of SDG 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?

• SDG 16.6: Develop effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at all levels
• SDG 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres

Based on the article’s content, the specific targets that can be identified are SDG 16.6, which focuses on developing effective, accountable, and transparent institutions at all levels, and SDG 5.2, which aims to eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in public and private spheres.

3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?

• Indicator for SDG 16.6: Proportion of population satisfied with their last experience of public services
• Indicator for SDG 5.2: Number of reported cases of violence against women and girls

The article does not explicitly mention any indicators. However, to measure progress towards SDG 16.6, the proportion of the population satisfied with their last experience of public services can be used as an indicator. For SDG 5.2, the number of reported cases of violence against women and girls can be used as an indicator to measure progress.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

Source: koco.com