These stories about Minnesota’s abused and neglected children and their issues have been gathered March 1st through March 31 2016.
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Itasca County struggling with overtime, costs for child protection
Hibbing Daily Tribune
The Governor’s Task Force on the Protection of Children, according to the Minnesota Department of Health and Human Services (DHS), was created …
Names of 16 priests accused of abusing children in New Ulm Diocese released
Minneapolis Star Tribune
The list becomes public just weeks before the deadline of the Minnesota Child Victim’s Act, which opened a three-year window for older abuse cases …
Names released of 16 priests accused of sexual abuse in Minnesota diocese – INFORUM
Victims Speak Out On Priests Named By New Ulm Diocese – CBS Local
Diocese of New Ulm releases names of priests credibly accused of sex abuse – Mankato Free Press
Mitchell Hamline’s Child Protection Clinic works to keep families together
Minnesota Lawyer
The Child Protection Clinic assigns Mitchell Hamline law students to … the help of outside supporters including Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Helen … a St. Paul non-profit that uses education and support to prevent child abuse.
March 20, 2016. Princeton, MN.
Michael S. Gunderson sentenced for two counts of felony child neglect after his two sons (aged 2 and 3) were hospitalized for severe malnutrition.
March 12, 2016. Red Wing, MN.
Sammy Antonio White sentenced to 13 years in prison for physical and sexual child abuse spanning two years.
http://www.republican-eagle.com/news/crime-and-courts/3985166-red-wing-man-gets-13-years-abuse-case
March 18, 2016. Burnsville, MN.
Jason Lott convicted of attempted second degree murder and assault for stabbing his ex-girlfriend and trying to stab her 14-year-old daughter.
http://www.startribune.com/burnsville-man-sentenced-for-attempted-murder-of-ex-girlfriend/372628471/
March 11, 2016. Worthington, MN.
Dessalegne Fissiha Desta pleads guilty to two counts of first-degree assault for attacking his wife and adult daughter with a hammer.
http://www.dglobe.com/news/crime/3985331-desta-sentenced-assault-case
Sheriff: 7-month-old found dead at south-central MN home
Rick Kupchella’s BringMeTheNews
A 7-month-old was found dead at a home in Meeker County over the weekend, … First responders on the scene determined the baby had died and an …
Child protection mandates will require on call social workers in Stevens County
Morris Sun Tribune
MORRIS — Upcoming mandates about how quickly Minnesota counties must respond to child protection reports could require social workers to be on …
Helping doctors prevent and detect child abuse
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Medical professionals filed 11 percent of the 20,167 abuse or neglect allegations that the Minnesota child protection system investigated in 2014.
‘Bernie Baby‘ dies of sudden infant death syndrome
Minnesota Public Radio News
Oliver died later that month of sudden infant death syndrome. … “Bernie Baby,” the cheerful infant who won the affections of people of all political …
Lawsuit alleging sexual abuse filed against Northwood Children’s Services
Northland’s NewsCenter
Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) — An Idaho man has filed a lawsuit against Northwood Children’s Services in Duluth, accusing them of turning their heads …
MN parish leader arraigned in abuse coverup
KARE
Anthony Criscitelli, Robert D’Aversa, and Giles Schinelli are free until an April 14 preliminary hearing on child endangerment and conspiracy charges.
Child contracts chlamydia in alleged sexual abuse
Brainerd Daily Dispatch
Jason Jamaal Allen, 28, formerly of Brainerd, was booked in the Crow Wing County Jail Thursday after he was transferred from the Minnesota …
Crookston Diocese seeking dismissal of sexual abuse suit
Crookston Daily Times
Doe 19’s lawsuit was filed in November 2013 under the Minnesota Child Victims Act which allows survivors of sexual abuse to sue their offenders and …
The University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis is getting a $2.5 million …
Daily Journal
… renamed Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children, says the new fellowship should lead to more child–abuse specialists in Minnesota.
Minneapolis hospital gets $2.5M for child abuse program – Brown County Democrat
Jason Allen facing six felony charges of criminal sexual conduct for allegedly sexually abusing a 4-year-old girl while she slept
Reporting on injured and murdered children to date by Safe Passage for Children MN
Trust Gives $2.5 Million Donation for Child Abuse Project
PerfScience
The Otto Bremer Trust has offered a donation of $2.5 million to the University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis. The grant will …
MN: Research Shows Washburn Center for Children Treatment has Significant Impact on Children’s Social, Emotional and Behavioral Health (Press release)
Business Wire – March 10, 2016
A new report by the Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare (CASCW) at the University of Minnesota shows that social, emotional and behavioral health services provided by Washburn Center for Children have a significant impact on children’s well-being and quality of life. Report: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=3&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj98_Hw-rjLAhXswYMKHUxfB6sQFggjMAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcascw.umn.edu%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2016%2F01%2FWashburnReport.pdf&usg=AFQjCNF1Jg93AdPczwNODix0UEeVhwO1kQ
http://investor.biospace.com/biospace/news/read?GUID=31701794
MN: Helping doctors prevent and detect child abuse: ‘No bruise in an infant is normal’
Star Tribune – March 14, 2016
The Masonic Children’s Hospital in Minneapolis has received a $2.5 million grant to detect and prevent child abuse, with a new program to help doctors and nurses in the difficult task of differentiating accidental injuries from abuse.
http://www.startribune.com/helping-doctors-prevent-and-detect-child-abuse/372000041/
3.3.16,Mom charged in infant’s death
KARE
WOODBURY, Minn. – A Woodbury woman is charged with second degree manslaughter in connection with the death of her 13-week old son last …
U of M Masonic Children’s Hospital Receives Large Donation for Child Abuse Treatment Program
KSTP.com
According to the Department of Human Services, in 2014, there were just over 72,000 child maltreatment reports recorded in Minnesota.
Bremer donates $2.5 million for child abuse treatment – INFORUM
Helping doctors prevent and detect child abuse – Minneapolis Star Tribune
3.15 Helping doctors prevent and detect child abuse
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Medical professionals filed 11 percent of the 20,167 abuse or neglect allegations that the Minnesota child protection system investigated in 2014.
3.11
KIDS COUNT Reveals Data on Watonwan County Children
St. James Plaindealer
The KIDS COUNT Data Center 2015 Minnesota fact sheet revealed … was also positive news–children in this county are safer, in terms of child abuse,
3.10.16 Child contracts chlamydia in alleged sexual abuse
Brainerd Daily Dispatch
Jason Jamaal Allen, 28, formerly of Brainerd, was booked in the Crow Wing County Jail Thursday after he was transferred from the Minnesota …
3.10.16, Crookston Diocese seeking dismissal of sexual abuse suit
Crookston Daily Times
Doe 19’s lawsuit was filed in November 2013 under the Minnesota Child Victims Act which allows survivors of sexual abuse to sue their offenders and …
3.10.16 ‘Bernie Baby‘ dies of sudden infant death syndrome
Minnesota Public Radio News
Oliver died later that month of sudden infant death syndrome. … “Bernie Baby,” the cheerful infant who won the affections of people of all political …
3.10.16, Man to Complete 9-Month Sentence for Felony Child Neglect
WDAY Thirty-two-year-old Michael Gunderson was charged with two counts of felony child neglect and one count of felony drug possession in Sherburne …
3.5.16, Minnesota woman, toddler killed in fire
Sioux Falls Argus Leader
ROCHESTER, Minn. – A woman and her 2-year-old daughter have died in a fire at their apartment in Rochester. Police on Friday identified the victims …
3.4.16, Sherburne Co. Man Accused Of Child Neglect Fails To Appear At Sentencing
CBS Local MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – A warrant has been issued for a Sherburne County man charged with child neglect after he failed to appear at his …
3.4.16, Shine the sunlight on anti-LGBT forces at the MN Capitol TheColu.mn Shine the sunlight on anti-LGBT forces at the MN Capitol … like the Minnesota Family Council and the Minnesota Child Protection League are working …
3.3.16, More priests being investigated Granite Falls Advocate Tribune
“Some say I was the first to stand up in corn fields of Minnesota to bring the issue of childhood clergy sexual abuse forward,” he said. Schwiderski says …
2.28.16, County health and human services seeing spike in calls/walk-ins Herald Review
“We know what has happened with child protection and out of home … Adopted a resolution supporting the Minnesota Broadband Vision created by …
2.27.16, Health wrap: J&J to pay $72 mn over talcum powder death; doctors warn of demand for ‘vaginal … Economic Times
The practice, also known as microbirthing, involves wiping the swab over the baby’s mouth, eyes, face and skin to bring it into contact with bacteria …
2. 22.16. Cold Spring, Minnesota.
Lehmeier accused of trying to shoot his wife and their 4-month-old infant the first night the baby was allowed to come home after all five of their children were removed from the home due to another act of violence by Lehmeier.
