For a child who is suffering from abuse or neglect, a visit to a paediatrician can be a lifeline. Doctors may notice bruises or burns or fractures. They may hear a child describe severe corporal ...
Across the United States, state laws designate licensed mental health professionals (MHPs) as mandated reporters when they have reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect (Ettinger, 2022). This ...
Lynija Eason Kumar, 27, seen here in handcuffs is escorted out of the 42 pct in the South Bronx as she is accused of killing her six year old daughter on May 26, 2023. Tomas E. Gaston “If they’d taken ...
SCRANTON — Judges from one of Pennsylvania’s highest courts travelled to Scranton Tuesday to hear arguments on appellate cases that included criminal charges against five current and former Office of ...
Professor of International Child Protection Research and Director of Data at the Childlight Global Child Safety Institute , University of Edinburgh It takes a lot to shock Kelvin Lay. My friend and ...
Ireland’s special rapporteur on child protection has questioned the sufficiency of Ireland’s laws in preventing the creation and circulation of child sex abuse material generated by AI tools such as ...
A child’s education is one of the most meaningful investments a parent can make for their future. Yet unexpected life events ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Nine members of the First Coast Child Protection Team in Florida are speaking out about their boss, Dr. Barbara Knox, alleging a toxic work environment and concerns over her ...