For over 114 years, our courtrooms have often stood as silent witnesses to history, serving more as backdrops for legal proceduralism than as dynamic engines of societal change. While the world outside has undergone radical transformations, the mahogany benches and rigid protocols of the justice system have remained largely unchanged, sometimes acting as a bystander…

Systemic neglect in child welfare occurs when institutions or structures persistently fail to meet a child’s basic physical, emotional, or medical needs through acts of omission. As of 2026, research continues to emphasize that neglect is the most common form of maltreatment, often fueled by structural risks like poverty and inadequate social protection.  The Impact…