The U.S. House passed a sweeping bill Tuesday that aims to help states address the rise in child abuse and neglect. The Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, or H.R.485, cleared the House ...

Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, nurturing environment where they feel valued and protected. Yet, for many children, abuse and neglect remain harsh realities that can have long-term physical ...

Kentucky's child maltreatment rate is almost double the national average, with neglect being the most common form. Substance abuse, domestic violence and financial struggles contribute to parental ...

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KFVS) - April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the public is invited to participate in awareness events in southern Illinois. Members of the Union County Child Abuse ...

America’s children are the foundation of our families, the heirs of our freedom, and the stewards of our national promise. This National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we commit to empowering every ...

PHOENIX — Arizona State University’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy and the Arizona Department of Child Safety will be teaming up on a three-year project for research and analysis on neglect ...

The number of known cases of abuse and neglect among children in North Carolina have declined over 30 years. But the official count of children dying from abuse or neglect has increased since 2018.

Montgomery County Children Services investigated 3,750 cases of child abuse and neglect last year, with reports of neglect up 9% compared to 2023 totals. Reports of abuse were down 10% compared to the ...