Social Services
Coverage of Social Services in the Nexus archive.
- [US] Update to my mom being scammed
The author's mother was scammed by someone claiming to be Chris Brown, leading to domestic violence charges and her imprisonment. She has since been released on bail paid by a friend but has ghosted them, showing signs of mental illness. The author believes she has Narcissistic Personality Disorder and has cut contact, advising others to protect their peace in similar situations.
- NYC Democratic socialists look to ride Mamdani wave and expand ranks in Albany
NYC Democratic socialists are running their largest ever slate of endorsements to advance policies aimed at taxing the wealthy to fund social services. The effort is described as riding the 'Mamdani wave' to expand political influence in Albany.
- Blair County commissioners approve ‘Budget Impasse Policy’ in case of another state funding delay
Blair County commissioners approved a 'Budget Impasse Policy' to manage spending during potential state budget delays, which have occurred six times in the past decade. The policy outlines six phases of spending restrictions, starting with halting payments for Children, Youth and Families and Social Services, followed by travel reimbursements and hiring freezes, with furloughs as a last resort.
- SARAH VINE: Nothing has changed since Victoria Climbie was failed. Poor little Preston Davey is just the latest victim of institutionalised political correctness in the police and social services
Sarah Vine claims that the failure to protect children, as seen in Victoria Climbie's case, remains unchanged, with Preston Davey being the latest victim due to institutionalized political correctness in police and social services.
- South Africa: Government Strengthens Migration Management
South Africa's Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has developed an implementation plan to strengthen migration management. The plan focuses on improving border infrastructure, expanding access to social services, registering small businesses and informal traders, and reviewing asylum and refugee procedures.
- More than 100 young care leavers in England died in past year, data shows
More than 100 young care leavers in England died in the past year, with 106 deaths reported in the year to April 2026, according to government data. The majority of those who died were aged 16 to 21. Labour has launched an urgent review into these figures as experts call for statutory reviews of every death.
- Moment teacher who allegedly sexually abused and killed a baby boy he was adopting threatens to 'fight till the day I die' after he was confronted by police
A teacher who was in the process of adopting a baby boy allegedly sexually abused and killed the child. The teacher was confronted by police and threatened to fight until death. The incident is under investigation.
- The caregivers you’ve never heard of are in crisis
The caregivers and home and community-based care system are in crisis, affecting the workforce that supports them. This crisis has significant implications for the care system. The caregivers are facing unprecedented challenges.
- Your guide to the California governor candidates' views on housing and homelessness
Eight gubernatorial candidates in California present competing visions for addressing housing affordability and homelessness, with debates over increasing supply, reducing regulation, or expanding social services. The candidates' proposals reflect deep ideological divides on effective solutions to these crises.
- Raise tax on alcohol and junk food to cut deaths from liver disease, experts say
Experts urge European governments to raise taxes on alcohol and unhealthy food to address 284,000 annual liver disease deaths, emphasizing the need to cover costs imposed on health services, criminal justice, and social systems.
- The 'signposted' tragedy no one did anything to stop: How Axel Rudakubana's parents, the police and social services failed to intervene as Southport killer spiralled out of control
Axel Rudakubana's parents, police, and social services failed to intervene as he spiraled into violence, leading to a tragic shooting in Southport. The article highlights systemic failures in preventing the tragedy.
- Southport attack report expected to be highly critical of police, social services and killer's parents when it's published today
A report on the Southport attack is set to be published today, criticizing police, social services, and the killer's parents. The findings are expected to highlight systemic failures in handling the case.
- A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk
A 9-year-old boy was rescued in 2026 after being locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, suffering from malnutrition and immobility. His father is detained on kidnapping charges, while his partner faces charges for failing to assist the child. Authorities are investigating potential knowledge of the child's detention by others.