Children are not responsible for their abuse, or responsible for stopping it. Rather, adults in the community are responsible for identifying signs that abuse is occurring.
Samantha Dillbeck, a former operator of an in-home daycare, was found guilty of felony abuse or neglect of a child resulting in serious injury Tuesday afternoon. A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for July 16.
Senate Bill 1646 is among several other bills that advocacy groups say erode the rights of transgender Texans. But it’s unclear what the legislation’s chances are in the House, where another major bill targeting transgender children appears to have stalled.
The criminal cases will continue against two Shawano County parents and their adult son accused of abusing and neglecting two children.
Based on 2019 numbers, the most recent year for which data is available, Kentucky had more than 20,000 abuse and neglect cases, more than double the national average.
A Severn couple face charges related to abuse and indecent liberties following an investigation by the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office and the county’s social services department.
The best way to keep children safe is to provide support to families who need a helping hand—something the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) do through a range of prevention programs aimed at meeting each families’ individual needs.
A Hawkins County man has been charged with murder and child abuse in connection with the death of a 4-month-old infant.