July Child Sex Abuse/Child Trafficking (part 4)
hundreds of allegations of missing children and child sex trafficking
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Medicating Very Young Children July 2018 (part 6)
6 to 12 million children a year are reported to child protection services and in many states,
About 1/3 of foster children are required to take psychotropic medicines
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BE A Child’s Voice In Court (learn about being a CASA guardian ad Litem (August 20th)
There are currently 100’s of abused children in Minnesota’s child protection system without a voice (they need a guardian ad litem voice to be heard in court)
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Child Trauma and Torture Reporting for July 2018 (part 5)
KARA (Kids At Risk Action) tracks current news about at risk children bringing transparency and attention to our youngest and most vulnerable citizens.
This reporting is only sampling of what should be reported – the great majority of child trauma & abuse is never known.
37% of children overall and 54% of Black children are reported to child protection services in America by the time they turn 18.
(American Journal of Public Health 1.17)
DetailsChild Welfare Survey Responses (thank you Safe Passage for Children of MN)
This important survey of Minnesota’s candidates for Governor shed’s light on what’s in store for children after the election.
Notice that only one of these candidates did not respond to the Safe Passage Survey. This same candidate (and Governor) years ago told KARA board member David Strand and State Legislator Andy Dawkins that “Children that are the victims of failed personal responsibility are not my problem, nor are they the problem of the State of Minnesota”.
Read the Governor Candidates Responses Here
Share this widely to insure children get a voice in the next election.
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Child Sex Abuse for July 2018 (part 4)
37% of children overall and 54% of Black children are reported to child protection services in America by the time they turn 18.
(American Journal of Public Health 1.17)
6 to 12 million children a year are reported to child protection services and in many states,
About 1/3 of foster children are required to take psychotropic medicines
ALL ADULTS ARE THE PROTECTORS OF ALL CHILDREN
DetailsJuly 2018 Child Abuse / Child Protection (part 3)
KARA (Kids At Risk Action) tracks current news about at risk children bringing transparency and attention to our youngest and most vulnerable citizens.
This reporting is only sampling of what should be reported – the great majority of child trauma & abuse is never known.
37% of children overall and 54% of Black children are reported to child protection services in America by the time they turn 18.
(American Journal of Public Health 1.17)
DetailsNational Center For Youth Law (highlights)
CLASS CERTIFIED IN MISSOURI PSYCH MEDS LAWSUIT
August 1, 2018
In an historic ruling, United States District Judge Nanette K. Laughrey has granted class certification to all Missouri foster children “who presently are, or in the future will be, prescribed or administered one or more psychotropic medications while in state care.” The ruling in M.B. …
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Infant & Child Death July 2018 (part 2)
KARA (Kids At Risk Action) tracks current news about at risk children bringing transparency and attention to our youngest and most vulnerable citizens.
This reporting is only sampling of what should be reported – the great majority of child trauma & abuse is never known.
37% of children overall and 54% of Black children are reported to child protection services in America by the time they turn 18.
(American Journal of Public Health 1.17)
July Domestic Violence & Violence Against Children (part 1)
New domestic violence law will help victims
Human Rights Commission
The Human Rights Commission welcomed the final reading of the Domestic Violence Victims Protection Bill which will come into force early next year.