Specialist helps to improve Kentucky's ranking in child abuse deaths
WAVEFebruary 29, 2012
By Jean West - email LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - WAVE 3 has learned that Kentucky is now ranked 18th in the nation in the number of children fatally abused. Indiana ranks 20th as the worst state in the nation for deaths caused by child abuse.more »
Port court date after child killer Austin Hughes released
Port Macquarie NewsFebruary 29, 2012
CHILD killer Austin Allan Hughes has been freed on bail, outraging the family of his young victim. Hughes, in custody since January 6 for a breach of the Child Protection Act, was granted bail in the NSW Supreme Court on Tuesday.more »
Bernie Fine accusers seek new sex-abuse laws
Rochester Democrat and ChronicleFebruary 29, 2012
"Because of my personal experience, I feel that the current law does not protect the victim, but instead protects the abusers," Davis said. "Children need to know that we have got their back." Davis told fellow advocates and reporters Tuesday that even ...more »
WQNI Teams With Mobile Posse to Offer RatedSafe(TM) Child Protection and ...
MarketWatch (press release)February 29, 2012
BOCA RATON, Fla., Feb 29, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) -- WQN Inc. (otcpk:WQNI), a leading online security software provider of mobile phone applications protecting children from sexual predators, cyber-bullies, and texting-related car crashes, ...more »
Two Child Abuse Arrests in Wakulla County
Wakulla.comFebruary 29, 2012
Wakulla County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested two Wakulla County men in connection with February aggravated child abuse cases, according to Sheriff Donnie Crum. The male suspects, ages 29 and 27 from Crawfordville, were arrested and transported ...more »
Bernie Fine accusers seek new sex-abuse laws
Rochester Democrat and ChronicleFebruary 29, 2012
"Because of my personal experience, I feel that the current law does not protect the victim, but instead protects the abusers," Davis said. "Children need to know that we have got their back." Davis told fellow advocates and reporters Tuesday that even ...more »
For the Liberian Child, A New Day Dawns
Liberian Daily ObserverFebruary 29, 2012
The above account is only a gist of what many Liberian children currently endure growing up, in both urban and rural communities across the country. The Children's Law of Liberia aims to protect children and their right to participate meaningfully in ...more »
WQNI Teams With Mobile Posse to Offer RatedSafe(TM) Child Protection and ...
GlobeNewsWire (press release)February 29, 2012
29, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WQN Inc. (OTCPK:WQNI), a leading online security software provider of mobile phone applications protecting children from sexual predators, cyber-bullies, and texting-related car crashes, announced a marketing collaboration ...more »
Chasing shadows
The AgeFebruary 29, 2012
The murder of Daniel Valerio prompted more than soul searching: it led directly to mandatory reporting laws for police, doctors, nurses, teachers and principals. It informed the 1994 child protection inquiry of another judge, former family court ...more »
Center for Alexandria's Children, local government seal cracks in a once ...
Alexandria TimesFebruary 29, 2012
Inside is a highly coordinated fort bent on protecting children. Led by CAC executive director Giselle Pelaez, law enforcement, prosecutors, social workers and CAC staff investigate, pursue and deal with the aftermath of child abuse.more »
Accusers push for new state abuse laws
Auburn CitizenFebruary 29, 2012
The district attorney in Syracuse has said Davis was credible, but he couldn't investigate under state law because the statute of limitations had expired. The current statute of limitations in New York for bringing civil claims for child sex abuse is ...more »
DCS reports decline in deaths from child abuse
Indianapolis StarFebruary 29, 2012
7:11 am The Department of Child Services reported Tuesday that 25 Indiana children died from abuse or neglect in Indiana during the 2010 fiscal year, likely the lowest total since state officials began tracking child deaths. Director James Payne said ...more »
DCS reports decline in deaths from child abuse
Indianapolis StarFebruary 29, 2012
The Department of Child Services reported Tuesday that 25 Indiana children died from abuse or neglect in Indiana during the 2010 fiscal year, likely the lowest total since state officials began tracking child deaths. Director James Payne said the ...more »
Child abuse: Unlike Cinderella, some children cannot escape evil stepmothers
The Express TribuneFebruary 29, 2012
In spite of suffering extensive abuse at home, a brother and sister are legally bound to return. By Fazal Khaliq The children, ill-treated by their step-mother, will be handed back to their parents. PHOTO: THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE Home is not always where ...more »
Possible changes to sex offender laws a priority
ABC OnlineFebruary 29, 2012
The State Government will urgently consider changes to sex offender legislation, after a recommendation from an inquiry into child protection. The Protecting Vulnerable Children Inquiry, recommended changes to laws which protect the identity of ...more »
