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Recent Child Abuse Stories in the Media

You may have heard the recent news about the international child pornography ring which was busted, and Warren Jeffs’ conviction on child sexual abuse charges.  As disturbing as these stories are, it’s easy to overlook them as something that just doesn’t affect us.  Chris  Newlin, Executive Director of the National Child Advocacy Center recently responded …

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Rates of Child Abuse on the Decline

Several new reports* are showing a downward trend in the rates of child abuse and neglect.  Many advocates and professionals in the area are trying to make sense of the data.  But, the news is good.  It means our collective efforts at improving response and services to abused children combined with significant prevention efforts aimed …

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