Neglect

CA: Crime statistics not basis to cite cops for neglect

CA: Crime statistics not basis to cite cops for neglect
MANILA, Philippines – A high crime rate is no reason to suspend police officials.
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Guatemalan women could get asylum due to murders
Lesly Yajayra Perdomo’s chances of staying in the United States, even though she… Continue reading

Definition and Key Thoughts of Child Abuse and Neglect

Definition and Key Thoughts of Child Abuse and Neglect

People who have been abused have had their boundaries violated in a horrible way. Healing from abuse involves restoration of healthy boundaries and of trust.

The counseling process must be gentle and not contribute to an unintentional rewounding or shaming of… Continue reading

Please disscuss :why aren’t children taught to know the signs of child abuse /neglect from a young age?

Question by whats_my_name_again?: Please disscuss :why aren’t children taught to know the signs of child abuse /neglect from a young age?
The NSPCC go’s on about stopping child abuse . But what are they actually doing to stamp it out? The majority of child abuse occurs in the home… Continue reading

Study finds schools fail to report abuse, neglect

Study finds schools fail to report abuse, neglect
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and the state’s child advocate, Jeanne Milstein, say child abuse and neglect cases are slipping through the bureaucratic cracks at the state’s schools.
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Suburban Mom Accused of Molesting Boys
A suburban mother… Continue reading

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in the News

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in the News

Of the estimated 17,000 nursing homes in the United States, thousands of those provide excellent, high quality care for aging adults. Sadly, studies have shown that as many as 30% of these nursing homes have received violations that could harm or ultimately… Continue reading

Evansville mom arrested for OWI, neglect in Gibson County

Evansville mom arrested for OWI, neglect in Gibson County
An Evansville woman is arrested for drugs in Gibson County and her young son is taken into protective custody.
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Lloyd I. Sederer, MD: A Hero’s Journey: Winter’s Bone
Winter’s Bone may be one of… Continue reading