From the P-I's editorial pages

In the days following the original publication of its "The Power to Harm" series, the P-I published a series of editorials examining lessons to be learned from the Wenatchee child molestation investigations and discussing ways to prevent civil-rights violations in the future.

Make Wenatchee the last witch hunt (February 27, 1998)

Child protectors should follow due process rules (March 1, 1998)

First stop adoptions, start credible probe (March 1, 1998)

State should bear cost, honor heroes (March 2, 1998)

Watchdogs silent on Wenatchee abuse (March 3, 1998)

Time state leaders stood up and acted (March 4, 1998)

Provide support for ombudsman's probe (March 10, 1998)

DSHS must act with responsibility (March 13, 1998)

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