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The following child abuse articles and stories were gathered over the past few months from around the nation along with a few significant international pieces:

 

Assemblyman looks to reform New York’s child abuse reporting system – Spectrum News

Spectrum News

A new effort is building to reform New York’s system that tracks alleged acts of abuse or maltreatment of children as state data shows the …

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Record level of child abuse inquiries prompts council calls for emergency cash

Impartial Reporter

A Department for Education spokesman said: “Any instance of child cruelty, abuse or neglect is abhorrent. “We know that councils need support …

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Urgent call for funding as record 617 child protection investigations carried out a day

Sky News

A Department for Education spokesperson said: “Any instance of child cruelty, abuse or neglect is abhorrent. “We know that councils need support, …

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State agency reveals years-long child abuse investigation before Utah boy’s death – East Idaho News

East Idaho News

child abuse and neglect in the Peterson home. Investigators determined Scott had physically abused a child in the home. Gavin Peterson was not the …

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Beaumaris Primary School sexual abuse survivor reaches record $8 million settlement with … – ABC

ABC

The man, who was sexually abused by notorious paedophile Darrell Ray, was among a generation of students who suffered abuse in the 1960s and 70s at …

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Court docs: DCS case worker forged parents’ signatures – CBS 4

CBS 4

RIPLEY COUNTY, Ind. — A Rushville man is accused of forging signatures and failing to properly investigate reports of child abuse while employed …

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Eric Schmitt, GOP Senators Press FBI Over ‘Indefensible’ Mishandling of Child Sexual Abuse Cases

The Daily Signal

Senators ask the FBI to explain how these lapses took place and to describe how resources were allocated to handle child sexual abuse cases.

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San Jose police investigating councilman accused of soliciting child sexual abuse material

KTVU

Published reports said the investigation centers on child sexual abuse material. … Cost of California · Powerless In Prison · Unleashed Force …

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SJPD investigating councilman accused of soliciting child sexual abuse material – KTVU

KTVU

SJPD investigating councilman accused of soliciting child sexual abuse material. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan said, on Friday, that he’s limited in …

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Lawmakers explore regulation of Oklahoma homeschoolers

Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs

… cost of private school tuition as well as a tax credit … child to undermine abuse investigations—can already be addressed by Oklahoma judges.

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Bestiality Investigation Leads to Child Sexual Abuse Charges – Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Sydney Criminal Lawyers

Police allege they encountered a child sexual abuse ring in New South Wales whilst investigating allegations of bestiality.

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Ian Hislop sends thanks as police say no evidence of shot fired in taxi incident

Shropshire Star

Axing two-child limit ‘most cost-effective move but no … Pervert Telford teacher who filmed boys getting changed found with child abuse stash.

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500 files of child abuse: New charges for man accused of bestiality – Katherine Times

Katherine Times

Nathan Adams has been charged with new offences after last months charges of bestiality on farm animals in Windsor and child abuse offences.

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Southwick mother arrested, charged with child abuse after years of reports – masslive.com

MassLive

Southwick mother arrested, charged with child abuse after years of reports … At that point, school officials requested DCF investigate the child’s …

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Police, DCFS investigate alleged ‘child abuse incident’ at Kildeer daycare – WGN-TV

WGN-TV

Authorities in north suburban Kildeer say an investigation is underway after officers received a report of an alleged child abuse incident at a …

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House Democrats reintroduce legislation to expand child care access and affordability

WBOY.com

“Across the country, child care costs way too much, plain and simple. … Law enforcement begins child abuse investigation … Judge directs NYC to …

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Sex Crimes Squad detectives charge two Junee inmates over alleged child abuse material

Region Riverina

… investigate the production and distribution of child abuse material in NSW correctional facilities. … cost-of-living… View · Join the …

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NSW Police arrest two more inmates over disturbing child sex abuse ring – The Australian

The Australian

… investigating a sick alleged prison child sex abuse ring at the Junee Correctional Centre. … Huge growing cost of grocery basket confirmed · NewsWire …

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Garden County Sheriff’s Deputy arrested for sexual assault, child abuse charges

CENTRAL – NEWS CHANNEL NEBRASKA

The NSP started investigating the case in July requested by the Attorney General’s Office. After the investigation, NSP investigators arrested Neal …

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Indiana YMCA daycare worker arrested in child abuse investigation, charged with neglect …

CBS 4 – Indianapolis

Indiana YMCA daycare worker arrested in child abuse investigation, charged with neglect and confinement … cost at $150,000+ · CBS4 Investigates …

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Parents charged with child abuse, neglect after infant suffers ‘serious bodily injuries’

WBBJ TV

Investigation Division along with Tennessee Department of Children Services did initiate an investigation. … Child Abuse and Neglect. Officers believe …

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Moberly daycare owner charged with child abuse | Mid-Missouri News | komu.com

KOMU 8

Naomi Hess faces four counts of child abuse after an investigation into the daycare she ran started in August … Boeing strike has already cost company …

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PHOTOS: Storybook Gala brings out Texomans in support of Children’s Advocacy Center

Herald Democrat

investigation, prosecution and treatment of child abuse.” The Grayson County Children’s Advocacy Center held its annual fundraiser The Storybook …

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Only a Tiny Fraction of Child Abuse Allegations Made by Victims are Leading to Charges

Byline Times

… cost of delivering services to vulnerable children. This is … Child Sexual Abuse, Children and Young Adults, Crime and Justice. Byline …

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Coffeeville PD investigate child abuse case – WCBI

WCBI

(WCBI) – On Friday, Sept. 6, the Coffeeville Police Department received a call about child abuse from Child Protective Services that occurred within …

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Seven Sentenced In UK’s Biggest Child Abuse Probe | Barron’s

Barron’s

The cases stem from the National Crime Agency’s (NCA) Operation Stovewood, a decade-long investigation into child sexual abuse that is the largest of …

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DCFS board calling for area hospitals to hire specialist for physical child abuse investigations – MSN

MSN

“The fact that Cuyahoga County is without a single board-certified child abuse pediatrician is alarming given our county’s high prevalence of child …

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Ongoing investigation into abuse at Blaine daycare expands – KSTP

KSTP

5 EYEWITNESS NEWS is hearing from parents who think their children were involved in this alleged abuse as early as January of this year.

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Marana man charged with first degree murder, child abuse, appears in court | Local – KVOA

KVOA

… child abuse after his two-year-old daughter died after being left in a hot car for three hours last month, according to investigators. Scholtes …

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Investigation Involving South Carolina Lawmaker Focus On ‘Child Exploitation’ – FITSNews

FITSNews

“HSI operates heavily in the digital world, disrupting the flow of CSAM, stopping livestream video showing child abuse, identifying victims, and …

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Research Uncovers Child Abuse Rates in Religious Settings – Mirage News

Mirage News

One in 250 Australians were sexually abused during childhood by a leader or other adult in a religious organisation, new research led by …

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Hamilton County man charged with child abuse after video resurfaces

Chattanooga Times Free Press

“Criminal investigations was made aware of a video depicting an approximately 4-month-old baby being violently slammed repeatedly on what appeared to …

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Ardmore schools facing personnel issues as new year approaches | Texas | kdhnews.com

The Killeen Daily Herald

… investigations involving staff members in the last four months. Two investigations are related to teachers who have been charged with child abuse.

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Sullivan County couple facing charges after child abuse allegations | News | wthitv.com

WTHI

Investigators executed a search warrant and found items alleged to have been used in the abuse. Rachelle Kitchell faces nine total charges for …

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Arkansas legislators to tackle the issue of child abuse | News | thedailycitizen.com

The Daily Citizen

abuse or neglect; only 28 to 33 percent of those were ever investigated. “Abused children must be reported into the system, and the report …

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Kimball day care employee arrested for child abuse – Panhandle – News Channel Nebraska

Panhandle – News Channel Nebraska

During the investigation, officers discovered evidence of child abuse toward a 4-year-old boy. The incident in question took place July 29. “Kids are …

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Gateway Church introduces interim pastors, gives update on child sex abuse investigation

AOL.com

Gateway Church introduces interim pastors, gives update on child sex abuse investigationCost for the show is $10 for children and $15 for adults.

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More than 900 Native American children died at U.S. boarding schools

The Washington Post

For other children, “it’s very likely that many of those kids died of abuse or the aftereffects of the abuse,” Newland said. Navajo Nation …

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These Private Centers Lack Oversight. Cuyahoga County Judges Send Kids Anyway.

The Marshall Project

Both agencies also hired individuals without first searching Ohio’s Registry on Child Abuse and Neglect and the U.S. Department of Justice sex …

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