HB 1227: Are Kids Safe Enough Before Harm Hits?

Vancouver advocate Sarah Akey argues HB 1227's imminent physical harm standard leaves children exposed to escalating danger — addiction, violence, neglect — long before the law allows intervention. She says prevention must come before tragedy, not after. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-we-can-support-families-without-sacrificing-childrens-safety/ #HB1227 #ChildSafety #FamilyPreservation #WashingtonState #ChildWelfare #Opinion #ClarkCounty #ParentalRights #ChildProtection #Olympia