A new internal review by the Arizona Department of Child Safety finds systemic issues in the state's child welfare system following the murder of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste. The review identified five key factors that impacted decision-making after DCS received a dozen calls about the family from the girl's school.
December 1st, 2025, 11:00 am
Arizona’s Family Investigates
Death of 10-Year-Old Exposes Systemic Issues at State Agency
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Published December 1st, 2025, 11:00 am
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A new internal review by the Arizona Department of Child Safety finds systemic issues in the state's child welfare system following the murder of 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste. The review identified five key factors that impacted decision-making after DCS received a dozen calls about the family from the girl's school.
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