Dossier
Aftyn Behn
Coverage of Aftyn Behn in the Nexus archive.
Tennessee Department of Children’s Servicesorganization1U.S. Department of Health and Human Service Officeorganization1U.S. Department of Justiceorganization1disability discriminationtopic1sexual assaulttopic1Olmstead Acttopic1Knox Countyplace1Tennessee Department of Children's Servicesorganization1Tennesseeplace1federal investigationtopic1
- TN representative files 14 federal civil rights complaints against DCS over treatment of children with disabilities, placement issues
Tennessee Representative Aftyn Behn filed 14 federal civil rights complaints against the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services (DCS) over issues including disability discrimination, sexual assault in certified placements, retaliation against families reporting misconduct, and falsified case records. The complaints seek federal investigations, halting parental rights terminations, and compliance with Olmstead Act requirements for children with disabilities.
- Aftyn Behn calls for federal investigation into Tennessee Department of Children's Service
A Tennessee state lawmaker is calling on federal officials to launch a sweeping investigation into the Tennessee Department of Children's Services (DCS), citing unspecified concerns.