Parents, teachers, and even strangers in the grocery line often say they can "just tell" when a kid is headed for trouble.

Child neglect is the most common form of maltreatment, involving failure to provide basic needs or proper supervision, often ...

A 5-year-old boy in Louisiana died weighing just 19 pounds, a weight more typical of an infant than a kindergartner, after what investigators describe as prolonged and extreme neglect. Authorities say ...

A new report from the Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate reveals critical gaps in child protection practices following the death of 4-year-old A’zella Ortiz, of Worcester, whose case officials ...

Everyone knows what the word “dependent” means in terms of relying on another for support. Not many people have heard the term “counter-dependence.” It’s not a term that is in common use. In fact, ...

A lawmaker wants to train animal control officers to help fight against child abuse and neglect in Kentucky.

Bobby was known for being extremely self-reliant, even to the point where he rejected support from friends when he was in bed with the flu. This hyper-independence was often taken as a form of ...

One of the first bills filed for consideration during this year’s legislative session seeks to protect children from child abuse and neglect. Known as Kyan’s Law, HB […] ...

Sherman D. Jones (left) and Sampaguita L. Jones appeared in court for a preliminary examination in connection with the death of a 9-year-old Detroit boy, who prosecutors say was locked away and abused ...