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Social workers say “Bonni Bill” needs revision

Legislation passed three years ago aimed at protecting social workers during home visits isn’t working, said social workers who testified in a Ky. House committee Thursday.

Their job is to help children and families, but often times they claim they are the ones who are the victims.

“But I do feel that I have saved at least one person. But for every one I save, there’s two that want to hurt me,” social worker Lula Duerson said as she testified before the House Health and Welfare committee on Thursday.

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Legislation passed in the 2007 session called the “Boni Bill” in the name of Boni Frederick, who died during a home visit, was supposed to fund millions for many safety improvements

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