MADISON (WKOW) -- Child Protective Services had made seven contacts with the Chritton/Drabek family now charged with abuse of a 15-year-old girl.
The Wisconsin Department of Family Services released a document that records multiple visits to the home where a young girl was allegedly physically and sexually abused.
The first visit from Child Protective Services was in May 1997, an investigation was launched after allegations of physical abuse to a child. Officials say they found signs of maltreatment. How CPS followed up is not documented.
The next visit came in June 2006 & January 2007, two CPS Reports alleging sexual abuse to a child that occurred in another state were investigated. Maltreatment was not found in each case and the child was determined safe.
In March 2007, a CPS report was filed alleging sexual abuse, neglect and threatened harm to two children. Each maltreatment allegation was not found, and the children were determined safe.
In June 2009, a CPS Report alleging neglect to a child was also investigated. The DCDHS referred the family to a community service provider.
In September 2009, a CPS Report alleging neglect to a child was investigated. The DCDHS referred the family to a community service provider, who made contact with the family.
In March 2011, a CPS Report alleging neglect to a child was also investigated.
Finally, in February 6, 2012, a CPS Report was reported and investigated alleging neglect and physical abuse of a child. This report was followed by two more reports with similar allegations. This is the case that has led to charges filed against the girl's father, stepmother and stepbrother.
We are looking at the reports and will have more details Thursday night on 27 News at 5, 6 and 10, and on our webchannel www.wkow.com.
