What Child Abuse Looked Like in America Last Week (a snapshot)
KARA reportingMike TikkanenSeptember 24, 2020
Republished from the Kids at Risk Action archive as written. No images from the original corpus appear in any form.
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| Free childcare for DC kids impacted by trauma, homelessness gets new space in Ward 7WJLAKidspace was designed for children of House of Ruth clients – a D.C.-based nonprofit that helps women who’ve experienced trauma and … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Viewpoint: Make mental health for minority children a priorityBoston Business JournalBut now, Covid-19 is creating trauma in new and unexpected ways for these children and their families who are disproportionately impacted by the … Flag as irrelevant | |
| St. Louis children’s hospitals see record-breaking number of gunshot victimsSTLtoday.comAt St. Louis Children’s Hospital’s trauma center, 105 patients ranging from infants to 20 years old have been treated for gunshot wounds so far in 2020, … Flag as irrelevant | |
| When Kids Witness Police Violence, the Trauma Can last a LifetimeYahoo LifestyleAmong them: How are children affected when they see violence against a parent, and how can they recover from the trauma of witnessing such acts? Flag as irrelevant | |
| For Child Passenger Safety Week, Penn State Children’s Hospital and Giant host safety check …FOX43.comThe pediatric trauma and injury prevention team hosts as many as six-seat safety stations per month in Dauphin County. Parents can apply to receive a …Is your child’s car seat installed correctly? Find out with these virtual activities during Child … – WRAL.comFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant | |
| Ionia-Montcalm child advocacy center adds canine advocateSentinel-StandardAlfred will follow children and their families through the various processes involved in child abuse cases such as investigation, prosecution and trauma … Flag as irrelevant | |
| DA: Portland babysitter sentenced to 25 years for child sex abuse, additional chargesKPTV.com“It is heart wrenching to recount the explicit abuse and trauma Stacy Curtiss inflicted upon a child,” said Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney BJ … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Fort Irwin mother, boyfriend arrested after child hospitalized in critical conditionSan Bernardino County SunThe couple were arrested Tuesday. “Medical staff ruled his injuries consistent with non-accident trauma child abuse,” the release said. The child was in … Flag as irrelevant | |
| First Lady of Oklahoma visits CARE Center as child abuse spike loomsKOKH FOX25Works to help Oklahoma children who have experienced mental or physical trauma. Right now they are expanding this facility, and they are preparing … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Williams County man charged with assault in death of Bryan infant13abc Action NewsBRYAN, Ohio (WTVG) – A Bryan infant’s death has been ruled a homicide after he was injured last week and died Tuesday at a Toledo hospital. Flag as irrelevant | |
| Stafford woman faces charges in infant’s deathPotomacLocal.comA Stafford woman faces felony murder, involuntary manslaughter and child neglect charges in the death of an infant. On November 12, 2019 at 4:57 …Day care worker charged with murder in 2019 death of Virginia infant – WHSVStafford woman charged in November death of an infant – starexponent.comFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant | |
| Sudden infant death legislation backed by Herrera Beutler passes HouseThe Reflector“I’ve heard one too many heartbreaking stories from parents who have lost a child due to (sudden infant death), which are unbearable losses to these … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Officials: COVID-19, pre-existing conditions, contributed to Michigan infant deathnbc25news.comKhaldun said the infant died because of COVID-19, but documents obtained by Mid-Michigan NOW show his immediate cause of death as … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Trial began Monday for Jacob Bengert who is accused in the death of his 3-month-old sonEvansville Courier & PressThe infant’s mother, Chelsea Marksberry, 32, is charged with neglect of a dependent causing death, a level 1 felony. Her trial is set for Oct. 26. Chelsea … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Baldwin couple face homicide charges in connection with 1-year-old’s overdoseTribLIVEThe child’s parents, Tracy Humphreys and Thomas Snelsire, both 45, face a dozen charges in connection with the infant’s death, including homicide. Flag as irrelevant | |
| Michigan infant reported as coronavirus death died of complications of congenital conditionmlive.comThe infant, who was from Gladstone in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, was born with gastroschisis, a birth defect in which a baby’s intestines develop … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Neglect or murder? Jury couldn’t agree in trial of man accused in death of infant sonEvansville Courier & Press, After more than six hours of deliberating Tuesday, a jury was unable to agree on whether or not an Evansville father intentionally killed his infant son. Flag as irrelevant | |
| Valley organizations working to lower high infant mortality ratesWFMJMajor causes of infant mortality include preterm births, low birth weight and sudden infant death syndrome. Bishop C.M. Jenkins II, who is pastor of … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Infant dies from complications to COVID-19; now youngest death in DeKalb CountyDeKalb Daily ChronicleAn infant in DeKalb County died from complications due to the novel coronavirus, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday. Flag as irrelevant | |
| California sees steep drop in reports of child abuse since school campuses closedEdSourceFrom April through August, reports of suspected child abuse statewide dropped 28% compared to reports during those same months in 2019, according …Reports of child abuse fell dramatically during the shutdown. Advocates say abuse likely did not – The Journal News / Lohud.comFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant | |
| Trump calls for ‘patriotic education,’ says anti-racism teachings are ‘child abuse’NBC NewsTrump calls for ‘patriotic education,’ says anti-racism teachings are ‘child abuse’. “Our youth will be taught to love America with all of their heart and all of … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Adams County deputy faces misdemeanor charge in child abuse caseThe Denver PostRobert Joseph Slater Sheetz, 30, of Brighton, was arrested after police were called to Children’s Hospital, on Sept. 18, for a child abuse report involving … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Suspects jailed on Waynesboro child abuse chargesStaunton News LeaderIn June, Child Protective Services alerted the Waynesboro Police Department to the abuse allegations involving two children under the age of 15. On … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Adams County sheriff’s deputy arrested on suspicion of child abuse causing injuryThe Denver PostRobert Joseph Slater Sheetz, of Brighton, was arrested after police were called to Children’s Hospital on a child abuse report involving an infant child, … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Father of 6 facing child abuse, neglect chargesWJXT News4JAXHIGH SPRINGS, Fla. – A judge has denied bond for a father of six children who was arrested on charges of aggravated child abuse and child neglect … Flag as irrelevant | |
| GA’s new Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention PlanValdostaToday.comRelease: ATLANTA, The Prevention and Community Support Section of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services and Prevent Child Abuse … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Caregiver charged with child abuse after three-year-old dies from injuries in Campbell Co.WSETRUSTBURG, Va. (WSET), The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after they say a three-year-old child in the Gladys community died.UPDATE: Charges could increase for woman facing child abuse charge related to the death of a … – WFXRtv.comFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant | |
| Big Flats man charged after child abuse investigationWETM – MyTwinTiers.comAccording to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, a seven year-old child was being physically abused and had sustained injuries during the abuse. Flag as irrelevant | |
| Study shows home visit programs reduce child abuse, neglectKane County ChronicleReducing child abuse and neglect through evidence-based home visiting not only aids in children’s cognitive and emotional development, it reduces … Flag as irrelevant | |
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| Child Abuse Conference to be Held Sept. 30 – Oct. 1University of South DakotaThe 20th annual Community Response to Child Abuse Conference will be held Sept. 30 – Oct. 1. Flag as irrelevant | |
| Prevent Child Abuse America 2020 Election ResourcesPrevent Child Abuse AmericaClick on the links below to view and download information compiled by the PCA America policy team to assist in voting during an election year. Flag as irrelevant | |
| Senate Passes Cornyn, Hassan’s Jenna Quinn Law to Prevent Child AbuseSenator Maggie HassanThe bill is named for Jenna Quinn, a Texan and child abuse survivor, and is modeled after successful reforms passed in Texas. “The success of … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Brazilian arrested for production and global distribution of child sexual abuse materialInterpolThe 50-year old man is suspected of creating and maintaining one of the Darknet’s largest Portuguese-language child sexual abuse forums. Flag as irrelevant | |
| CAC Management & PracticesCALiONational Children’s Alliance and Northeast Regional Children’s Advocacy Center (2017). Evidence based mental health treatments for child abuse … Flag as irrelevant | |
| SA man, 56, allegedly caught with child abuse materialAustralian Federal PoliceA 56-year-old man is expected to face Port Pirie Magistrates Court today (21 September) after being charged by the South Australia Joint Anti Child … Flag as irrelevant | |
| House Passes Gallego-Authored Bill to Protect Native American Children from AbuseRuben GallegoWASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House passed H.R. 4957, the Native American Child Protection Act, by voice vote. The bipartisan bill, introduced by … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Father of 6 facing child abuse, neglect chargesWJXT News4JAXHIGH SPRINGS, Fla. – A judge has denied bond for a father of six children who was arrested on charges of aggravated child abuse and child neglect … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Father sentenced in Henrico child neglect caseWWBT NBC12 NewsHENRICO, VA (WWBT) – The father of a middle school student was sentenced on Sept. 16 in connection to child neglect charges out of Henrico. Flag as irrelevant | |
| Mt. Juliet Police search for man wanted on child neglect, assaultWZTVJULIET, Tenn. (WZTV), Mt. Juliet Police are searching for a trespassing suspect who they said is also wanted for felony child neglect out of Nashville … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Columbus man charged with child neglect, admits to leaving kids at home while out drinkingChannel3000.com – WISC-TV3Timothy S. Hensler, 28, of Columbus, has been charged with felony child neglect in Columbia County Court. Police spotted Hensler and a woman … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Study shows home visit programs reduce child abuse, neglectKane County ChronicleReducing child abuse and neglect through evidence-based home visiting not only aids in children’s cognitive and emotional development, it reduces … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Ponsford man sentenced in felony child neglect caseDetroit Lakes Tribune… 36, of Moorhead, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court on felony and gross misdemeanor charges of child endangerment/neglect. Flag as irrelevant | |
| Melbourne Man Arrested After Search Warrant Results in Possession of Fentanyl, Child NeglectSpaceCoastDaily.comMelbourne Police have arrested 28-year-old Roshadd L. Richardson for numerous drug charges, including Possession of Fentanyl and Child Neglect. Flag as irrelevant | |
| Melbourne Police Special Investigations Unit Search Warrant Yields Arrest for Child Neglect …SpaceCoastDaily.comMPD: Drugs were being sold at the residence when children were present, as well as the drugs being found in an area openly accessible to the … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Father charged with child neglect after 2-year-old boy shotWISN MilwaukeeProsecutors charged his father, 29-year-old Tommy Smith, with child neglect. According to the criminal complaint, Smith told police the boy found the … Flag as irrelevant | |
| OP-ED: COVID-19 affects child abuse and neglectOrange LeaderWith 80% of Child Protective Services cases addressing neglect rather than abuse, it’s clear that Texas families need support more often than they …Reports of child abuse fell dramatically during the shutdown. Advocates say abuse likely did not – The Journal News / Lohud.comFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant | |
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| House Passes Gallego-Authored Bill to Protect Native American Children from AbuseRuben Gallego… abuse, and child neglect involving Native American children and families. … Indian Child Abuse Treatment Grant Program: The bill improves and … Flag as irrelevant | |
| ‘They killed my baby!’ 3-year-old boy shot to death in Orange County drive-byWKMG News 6 & ClickOrlandoVeronica Felix, the boy’s grandmother, identified the child as Daquane James Felix Jr., who turned 3 years old 10 days ago. Felix said Daquane was … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Baldwin couple charged after overdose death of baby, 11-year-old testing positive for cocainePittsburgh Post-GazettePolice are accusing Tracy Humphreys and Thomas Snelsire in connection with baby Thomas’ death. Advertisement. Baldwin police have also requested … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Foster families brawl at Silver Cross over baby’s death: copsThe Herald-NewsThe baby girl was unresponsive and not breathing when she was brought to the hospital’s emergency room from Tinley Park Friday night, said New …Investigation Underway After Fight at Local Hospital Following Death of Six-Month Old Baby – 1340 WJOLFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant | |
| Columbia woman pleads guilty in St. Louis baby’s deathABC17News.comColumbia woman pleads guilty in St. Louis baby’s death. Emily Paul. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ). A Columbia woman pleaded guilty … Flag as irrelevant | |
| In-home day care worker charged in baby’s death in Stafford CountyInside NoVAA 57-year-old Stafford County woman has been charged with felony murder, involuntary manslaughter and child neglect in the death of a 4-month-old …Stafford woman charged in November death of an infant – starexponent.comFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant | |
| Trial underway for father charged in baby’s death14 News WFIE EvansvilleEVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – Jury selection is underway in the trial of an Evansville man accused of killing his baby. 29-year old Jacob Bengert is … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Barnsley baby death: Two bailed in murder investigationBBC NewsTwo people arrested on suspicion of murdering a baby who suffered fatal “catastrophic injuries” have been released on bail. The four-month-old girl … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Chandler mom accused of beating children with extension cordAZFamilyCHANDLER, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) – A Chandler mom is facing half a dozen charges after police say she beat a child with an extension cord. Flag as irrelevant | |
| St. Louis County man charged with child abuse and neglectSTLtoday.comKeith Taylor, 27, of the 11100 block of Riaza Square in the Spanish Lake area, was charged Friday two felony counts of child abuse and neglect. Flag as irrelevant | |
| Trump Claims Teaching Kids About Racism Is “Child Abuse,” Wants It Abolished From Schools and …Vanity Fair“Teaching this horrible doctrine to our children is a form of child abuse in the truest sense of those words¯ he said, adding that “Patriotic moms and … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Fort Worth Woman, Girlfriend Indicted In Child’s Beating DeathRADIO.COMThe beating was so savage that doctors determined the boy suffered a traumatic brain injury, cardiac arrest, acute respiratory failure and bleeding in … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Woman accused of beating daughter to unconsciousness for filming Instagram Live videosWPLG Local 10She was arrested on an aggravated child abuse charge and was taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center. It wasn’t immediately clear … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Terre Haute man accused of beating child before his death now charged with murderWTHITV.comThe boy died at Riley Hospital for Children. Police arrested Brandon Pritcher. According to the court documents, Pritcher admitted to beating the child … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Charges upgraded to murder for Buffalo man accused of repeatedly shaking and beating a toddlerWGRZ.comThe child was unresponsive when she was taken to Oishei Children’s Hospital. Buffalo Police say Dumas beat and shook the baby, “over the course of … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Ecorse man charged with beating baby whose twin diedThe Detroit NewsJames Edward Gibson Jr., 34, is charged with first-degree child abuse in connection with injuries suffered by Zion Reed. The boy’s mother, Lisa Marie … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Westmoreland County Prosecutors To Seek Death Penalty For Man Accused Of Beating Boy To …CBS PittsburghHe was taken to Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, where he was on life support until his death. (Photo credit: provided). Investigators say Keith Lilly Jr. Flag as irrelevant | |
| Hatboro man, ex-pastor, draws 200 year sentence for child sex abuseThe MercuryU.S. Attorney William M. McSwain said the charges stemmed from Zweitzig’s sexual abuse of an infant and a young girl, who was under 10, both of …Former Horsham pastor gets 200 years in prison for child sex abuse – Bucks County Courier TimesFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant | |
| Fugitive child sex abuse suspect busted at Connecticut gas stationNew York PostMaurice Lewis, 33, was busted Wednesday in Branford in connection to child sex abuse charges in Florida, the US Marshals Service announced … Flag as irrelevant | |
| UPDATE: Cedar Falls man arrested following child sex abuse investigationWaterloo Cedar Falls CourierThe children were interviewed at the Allen Child Protection Center. Second-degree sexual abuse is punishable by up to 25 years in prison upon … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Senate OKs Cornyn bill to combat child sex abuseAustin American-StatesmanJohn Cornyn, R-Texas Thursday, his bipartisan bill to help combat sexual abuse of children passed the Senate unanimously, but he wanted the …Senate OKs Cornyn bill to combat child sex abuse – LubbockOnline.comBipartisan Jenna Quinn Law passes US Senate – FOX 7 AustinFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant | |
| Former Bellingham priest named in child sex abuse settlementMilford Daily News“In doing so, clergy sexual abuse victims are making the world a safer place for children, and empowering themselves and other victims.” The victims … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Former Bellingham priest named in child sex abuse settlementMetroWest Daily News“In doing so, clergy sexual abuse victims are making the world a safer place for children, and empowering themselves and other victims.” The victims are … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Former priest, who worked in Bellingham and Hudson in the 1950s and 1970s, was named in child …Milford Daily NewsAll three are accused of sexual abuse to the child in question on more than one occasion. Garabedian declined to release settlement numbers, but he … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Cheer star Jerry Harris arrested on charges of child sexual abuse imagesThe GuardianCheer star Jerry Harris arrested on charges of child sexual abuse images. Harris admitted during interview after FBI agents raided his home that he …Star of Netflix’s Cheer Jerry Harris arrested on child sex abuse charge – NewshubCheer star Jerry Harris charged with producing child sex images – BBC NewsJerry Harris’ ‘Cheer’ teammates, coach ‘devastated’ following his arrest for child porn – USA TODAYFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant | |
| Lawyer: Sex abuse claims against Billerica, Dracut priests settledLowell SunClergy child sexual abuse claims against three former Massachusetts priests have been settled, the victims’ lawyer announced on Monday. Flag as irrelevant | |
| Elizabethtown man arrested for second time on child sex abuse chargesWDRB(WDRB), An Elizabethtown, Kentucky, man was arrested again for child sexual abuse. Hardin County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Joseph Sweat on … Flag as irrelevant | |
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| Easton Man Charged with Producing Images of Child Sex AbuseDepartment of JusticeThis prosecution is part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Project Safe Childhood Initiative, which is aimed at protecting children from sexual abuse and … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Senate OKs Cornyn bill to combat child sex abuseAustin American-StatesmanJohn Cornyn, R-Texas, his bipartisan bill to help combat sexual abuse of children passed the Senate unanimously, but he wanted the bill’s Texas … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Police: Phone sex company alerts police to alleged child sex abuse in BrackenridgeTribLIVEA tip from a phone sex company owner resulted in Allegheny County Police charging a 42-year-old Brackenridge man with sexually abusing a … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Former Bellingham priest named in child sex abuse settlementMilford Daily NewsAll three are accused of sexual abuse to the child in question on more than one occasion. Garabedian declined to release settlement numbers, but he … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Nunda man pleads guilty to sexually abusing child for 9 years13WHAM-TV(WHAM) – A man from Nunda pleaded guilty to child sex abuse charges Thursday in Wyoming County Court. Wyoming County District Attorney Donald … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Cheer star Jerry Harris arrested on charges of child sexual abuse imagesThe GuardianCheer star Jerry Harris arrested on charges of child sexual abuse images. Harris admitted during interview after FBI agents raided his home that he …Jerry Harris’ ‘Cheer’ teammates, coach ‘devastated’ following his arrest for child porn – USA TODAYFull Coverage Flag as irrelevant | |
| Massachusetts clergy child sexual abuse claims against three priests settled: Mitchell GarabedianBoston HeraldClergy child sexual abuse claims against three former Massachusetts priests have been settled, the victims’ lawyer announced on Monday. Boston … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Jerry Sued for Sex Abuse of MinorsTMZ9/15/2020 7:29 AM PT. Two teens are taking “Cheer” star Jerry Harris to court for grooming them into sending nude photos and demanding sexual favors … Flag as irrelevant | |
| UPDATE: Cedar Falls man arrested following child sex abuse investigationWaterloo Cedar Falls CourierThe children were interviewed at the Allen Child Protection Center. Second-degree sexual abuse is punishable by up to 25 years in prison upon … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Argentinian residing in Vegas gets 35 years for child sexual exploitation, pornographyNews3LVViola pleaded guilty in February 2020 to sexual exploitation of children, possession of child pornography and one count of sexual assault of a child … Flag as irrelevant | |
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| Easton Man Charged with Producing Images of Child Sex AbuseDepartment of JusticeEaston Man Charged with Producing Images of Child Sex Abuse. John H. Durham, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and David … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Fugitive child sex abuse suspect busted at Connecticut gas stationNew York PostMaurice Lewis, 33, was busted Wednesday in Branford in connection to child sex abuse charges in Florida, the US Marshals Service announced … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Party Clown Suspected Child MolestationPatch.comLOS ANGELES, CA, Investigators suspect a 51-year-old man who worked as a clown in the East Los Angeles area sexually molesting a young child … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Pawtucket man gets 12 years on child molestation chargeMilford Daily News, A Rhode Island man has been sentenced to serve 12 years in prison after pleading no contest to a first-degree child molestation charge, prosecutors … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Under state pressure, Kurn Hattin gives up licensevtdigger.orgChildren as young as 7 years old have said they were molested by Kurn Hattin caregivers, administrators or peers. In the past three years, more than 15 … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Child advocate group “CASA” asks for local volunteersKLEWChild neglect and abuse cases have been the highest ever seen recently. “In the state of Idaho, we are at the highest all time, In the fiscal year of 2019, … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Johnstown rally raises awareness of child sex traffickingThe Daily GazetteShe said she wants people to know that sexual abuse of children is more common than people realize, and must be exposed. “People need to … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Her Stepfather Admitted to Sexually Abusing Her. That Wasn’t Enough to Keep Her Safe.ProPublicaUnlike many child sexual abuse cases in Alaska and around the U.S., … A spokesperson for the Office of Children’s Services, formerly called DFYS, … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Local demonstrators highlight human trafficking, child abuselebanonlocalnews.comCONCERNED CITIZENS raise signs asking for support against and awareness about child abuse and sex trafficking. Above, Quinn Stoddard and … Flag as irrelevant | |
| ‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris sued for alleged sex abuse of minorsPage SixHarris allegedly molested one of the boys and demanded oral sex from him in a bathroom at the American Cheerleaders Association’s national … Flag as irrelevant | |
| ‘Cheer’ Coach Monica Aldama Speaks Out Via Instagram On Jerry Harris Child Porn ArrestDeadline“Our children must be protected from abuse and exploitation, and I’m … In addition, he is begin sued by twin brothers who claim he molested them and … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Three indicators that show COVID-19 may have long-term effect on kids: Big Brothers Big Sisters of …The Suburban NewspaperThree indicators that show COVID-19 may have long-term effect on kids: Big … BBBSWI gathered a number of interesting statistics and observed trends, … when schools were closed, there was a significant decrease in child abuse … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Study: Pandemic-induced stress could be increasing the risk of child abuseMidland Reporter-TelegramFor example, parents who perceived that they had more control over their lives during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic and who felt like they … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Council names October as Child Abuse Prevention monthmybancroftnow.comBancroft council has approved making October Child Abuse Prevention Month. Executive Coordinator for Therapeutic Family Care Erin Beatty and … to discuss the challenges they’ve faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and what … Flag as irrelevant | |
| Suicide watchJamaica ObserverConcerns are increasing about the negative impact that the COVID-19 … partner violence and increased sexual abuse, even among children, can negatively … That was in keeping with statistics from the Planning Institute of Jamaica … Flag as irrelevant |