The goal of the (reviews) has not been to penalize states, but to work with them to improve the effectiveness of their child welfare systems.

When sex offenders know they're being watched, when they know they're being monitored, they are less likely to offend again. When they no longer believe they are being monitored or watched, they can be tempted to offend again.

What you don't want is to reinforce the sense that there is no vision for the future, that the best we can do is help you with the day-to-day stuff, ... That's a recipe for long-term dependency on government. It's a recipe for depression.

The more frequently a child is visited in foster care, the better the outcome for that child.

I am greatly concerned that known sex offenders who may have relocated to your state may take advantage of their anonymity and harm children once again.

Where the disruption will be is where they're living in an area where none of the retailers are operating.

They help people develop inner strength, help them take charge of their lives, and redirect their energies into healthy and productive choices, ... While the evidence is still being collected, we are seeing the benefits of a strong abstinence message.

We're not surprised at what the inspector general found.

The problem is the traffickers are very good at controlling their victims, ... They don't have access to TV, their ability to learn English is restricted, so getting the message directly to the victims is difficult.