FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Gruesome Murder of Emily Pike Sparks Probe of Department of Child Services Group Home Regulations by Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair
PHOENIX, ARIZONA— Senate Health & Human Services Committee Chair Carine Werner is calling for a probe of the Arizona Department of Child Services (DCS) group home regulations in response to the gruesome murder of 14-year-old Emily Pike, after she ran away from her state-licensed facility in January.
"My heart goes out to those who are grieving the senseless and horrific murder of Emily Pike. Senate Republicans are currently gathering information on what can be done to prevent future tragedies such as this. My plan is to convene a bipartisan hearing for the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on the Department of Child Safety with officials from DCS, law enforcement, lawmakers, tribal councils and their social services departments, to examine procedures, protocols, and policies to keep children within the custody of these group homes safe and secure," said Chairwoman Werner. "Arizona's licensed group homes have repeatedly made headlines for egregious mistakes that have cost lives of the children within their care and have threatened the safety of staff. There may be underlying systemic issues requiring immediate reforms within these government-funded entities, so we must have an opportunity to assess where any mistakes are occurring and next steps from here. We would like to believe the Arizona Attorney General's Office will also soon launch its own investigation, in some fashion, but that has yet to be determined. I will keep the public looped in on the Senate's efforts to address this serious situation and will provide more information on my proposed hearing as soon as it becomes available."
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For more information, contact:
Kim Quintero
Director of Communications | Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus
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