The state of Indiana is now tracking how often prosecutors file criminal charges when a child dies from abuse and neglect.

Indiana's child abuse hotline (1-800-800-5556) accepts reports of suspected abuse and neglect and connects families with support services. Preventing child abuse and neglect saves money long-term.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Montgomery County Children Services revealed its 2024 data for Child Abuse and Neglect on Wednesday, showing an increase in neglect cases as abuse declines. The CSD reported ...

Pennsylvania maintains a registry of people convicted and suspected of child abuse and neglect to protect kids. But people ...

One teacher's experience highlights how laws on confidentiality and parental rights mean people can be left with more ...

A lone politician and a single parent joined forces to take on one of the most powerful agencies in Illinois: the Department ...

The scathing report stated that the Alameda County Department of Children and Family Services often failed to investigate ...

(INDIANA CAPITAL CHRONICLE) — Fractured ribs, head injuries, accidental drownings and gunshot wounds. This is a glimpse at how 56 children died from abuse and neglect in 2023. The Indiana Department ...

Del. Adam Burkhammer believes his bill to improve reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect will ensure alleged cases get investigated. (Photo courtesy of WV Legislative Photography) ...

A certified nursing assistant used bedsheets to tie two residents with advanced dementia to chairs — but 383 days passed before the Louisiana Department of Health added the employee to a database that ...

Suspected child abuse in Maryland can be reported anonymously by phone, email, or fax. Signs of potential abuse include unexplained injuries, fear of a parent, and unusual changes in eating and ...