When we think of child abuse, physical violence or emotional cruelty often comes to mind first. However, the most common form of maltreatment is actually much quieter: neglect. Subscribe to our ...

Childhood emotional neglect can fracture identity and affect adult relationships. Learn how relational therapy helps repair the self.

Sep. 17—A Canton mother is accused of abusing and neglecting her three children to the point of severe malnourishment, according to court proceedings this week. "There was a course of conduct where ...

WASHINGTON -- Rates of physical and sexual abuse of children have declined over the last 20 years, but for reasons not fully understood, says a new report from the Institute of Medicine. Yet, reports ...

Across the United States, state laws designate licensed mental health professionals (MHPs) as mandated reporters when they have reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect (Ettinger, 2022). This ...

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 ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Child abuse reports are on the rise in Missouri. The alarming statistics come as April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month. According to the Missouri Department of ...

Carl Brantley, volunteer advocate for CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, stands by children like this 11-year-old boy in court and in the community. Colorado’s Child Abuse and Neglect hotline always ...

Arizona allocates $180,000 in grants for child abuse response through the Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family.

Protecting children from abuse and neglect is a shared responsibility under Oklahoma law, which requires all individuals, especially those in professions that work with children, to report suspected ...

Colorado’s Child Abuse and Neglect hotline always receives fewer calls over summer break, which concerns adults who work in the field of child protection. “This happens every year — during the summer ...