In its covert form, abuse is as treacherous as carbon monoxide poisoning — invisible, inodorous, fatal for the heart and the brain. It can lurk in crowded buses, empty hallways, anonymous browsers, ...

Lagos State government in collaboration with CeCe Yara has launched a new protocol for investigating and interview protocols for child sexual abuse. The launch of the 41-page document, “The Lagos ...

Child advocacy organizations say cases like this highlight the multi-agency system that activates as soon as a report of suspected abuse is made.

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In a recorded police interview, Jennifer Soto then says "it's not fine" when an officer confronts her about her earlier assertion Samira Asma-Sadeque is a legal writer at PEOPLE's crime desk. Her work ...

A new center for children who have been psychologically physically or sexually abused. In the works since 2018, the Child Advocacy Center is now open. “Families can come to one location and have ...

The newly-opened Child Advocacy Center of San Luis Obispo County will give child victims of abuse a space to participate in a forensic medical exam administered by a Health Agency doctor or nurse to ...

Hancock County Deputy Prosecutor Aimee Herring speaks during the recent training. Photo provided. Making sure vulnerable children are comfortable and able to share horrific and even tragic events in ...

Understanding Child Abuse: Types, Signs and Prevention: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Child abuse is a deeply distressing issue impacting countless children around the world. Recognising the early signs ...