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Zariah's Legacy Drives Child Welfare Reform | Mesa News
A year after her tragic death, Zariah Dodd’s story still echoes through Arizona — a 16-year-old pregnant teen killed in a Phoenix park, whose case ignited a movement. Her foster mother, Richilyn Fox, speaks of enduring pain and urgent calls for reform, as community members gathered for “Her Dreams Still Matter” to honor Zariah and demand better protections for vulnerable youth. The deaths of three young girls linked to the Department of Child Safety spurred lawmakers into action, resulting in 13 new child welfare laws — including a critical mandate for forensic interviews within 72 hours for…
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